Former Liverpool and England team-mate Daniel Sturridge says Raheem Sterling is one the best players in the world, but he doesn't get the credit he merits.Manchester City's forward, who had a difficult domestic campaign to end, has now become a key part of England's Euro 2020 charge. He has scored three goals so far in the tournament.Sturridge has no doubt that his former teammate, Gareth Southgate, will shine again as Gareth Southgate's side prepares for Ukraine in Rome's quarter-final match.Exclusively speaking to Sky Sports News, Sturridge stated: "It's not enough spoken about enough at how brilliant he's been, consistently over a course of the past three or four seasons."He has shown great maturity and growth in his game. He works hard, and is brilliant both tactically and positionally."He is scoring goals which is something people wouldn't have believed he could do on a consistent basis.""He does everything asked of him on and off the pitch. He's doing everything a world-class player can ask. He's playing a phenomenal game.1:29 Sturridge praises England's progress as a team under Gareth Southgate"England has grown since Euro 2016"Sturridge was part the England team at Euro 2016. He came off the bench to score against Wales the winner in the second group match before Iceland eliminated them from the tournament at the last-16 stage.The 31-year old believes England is in a much better place than they were five years ago, and is optimistic that they will win their first piece silverware since 1966.Sturridge stated that although we didn't reach the goals at Euro 2016, "the squad has grown significantly since then.""Getting to the semi-finals of the World Cup was a significant step forward and they were disappointed not to reach the final."But, you look at all the talent in the squad and I cannot speak highly enough about the entire side."And the manager is setting up his team tactically. A few may have questioned his decisions but I believe he has set up the team right."It is important that the team be set up in a specific way for competitions such as the Euros or World Cup."Hopefully, the fans will be able to relax (after the Germany match) and trust the process. Everything he (Gareth Southgate), has done so far has been successful."I have no doubts as to what we will do, and I am confident that we will go out and give our best effort."0:40 Sturridge evaluates the tactical flexibility that Southgate's Three Lions are providing at Euro 2020"England's flexibility is a huge advantage"Sturridge believes flexibility and strength in depth have been crucial to England's growth over the past five year.Many have discussed Southgate's talent, offering arguments for who should play each game. Sturridge is more pragmatic.Sturridge stated, "It's game-by-game. Each opposition poses a different problem.""If you use the same team, same structure and same format for every match, you will quickly get to international level."It is a great advantage to have a flexible team with different options and players who pose different problems for the opposition.You didn't. England beat Germany in a knockout match, beating them 2-0 at Wembley. This historic win was a major step towards Euro 2020. Alice Piper joins Rob Dorsett and Pete Smith to discuss the historic victory. Gerard Brand also joins in, as Gerard Brand discusses how Gareth Southgate once more proved his critics wrong.Is the final now an expectation for England, with Ukraine next and Denmark or Czech Republic in the semi-final? How will Southgate's favourite side set up? Also, praise for Sterling and Grealish, Sakas, Pickford, Kane, and... just about everybody.Part 3 features Oli Yew, who stops by to get a Ukraine scouting report following their win over Sweden in extra-time. Are they to be trusted? All roads lead to Rome Saturday's quarterfinal tie...Now, listen to your provider
