Sturridge stars in Liverpool’s win

LIVERPOOL coasted to a 3-0 win over Australian A-League champions Sydney FC yesterday, just three days after finishing their English Premier League season.

England striker Daniel Sturridge, fighting back from a hip injury, was outstanding, scoring the opening goal and setting up another for Brazilian Roberto Firmino.

The Reds, playing in front of a red-bedecked near-capacity crowd of 73 000 at Sydney’s Olympic stadium, scored all their goals in an irresistible first half.

The Liverpool touring party only arrived in Sydney on the morning of the match.

Steven Gerrard, 36, played in the first half along with 39-year-old teammate Jamie Carragher, while Steve McManaman, 45, made an appearance in the second half.