LIVE
...

Follow us on

Soccer News

Daniel Sturridge reacts on Twitter to England win

Daniel Sturridge celebrates after scoring the second goal for Liverpool (REUTERS)
Follow us on Google Discover

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge and Dele Alli scored for England against Malta in the World Cup qualifier on Saturday evening.

England's Daniel Sturridge shakes hands with England interim manager Gareth Southgate as he is substituted

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has taken to social networking site Twitter to express his delight at the win for England on Saturday evening.

England got the better of Malta 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup qualification UEFA Group F game at the Wembley Stadium in London.

Sturridge put the Three Lions in the lead in the 29th minute, and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli doubled the advantage in the 38th minute.

England's Daniel Sturridge

The 27-year-old former Manchester City and Chelsea striker has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to England’s win, while also stating that the match against Slovenia on Tuesday evening is a big one.

England's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring their second goal

Over the course of the 90 minutes at the Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday evening, hosts England had 80% of the possession, took 20 shots of which 10 were on target, and earned eight corners, according to BBC Sport.

Visitors Malta had just 20% of the possession, took one shot which was on target, and earned one corner, according to BBC Sport.

England are at the top of Group F at the moment with six points from two matches.

England's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring their first goal