Sturridge: My next aim is 100 Liverpool goals
Daniel Sturridge is keen to quickly move on from the 50-goal milestone he reached during Liverpool's 4-0 win over Everton, and says the target now is to get to 100 strikes for the club.
The No.15 bagged the Reds' third against the Toffees on Wednesday evening at Anfield, as he produced a typically unerring finish after controlling Lucas Leiva's fizzed pass into the box.
That brought up the half century for Sturridge in just his 87th appearance for the club, a goal-to-game ratio equivalent to Ian Rush and better than the likes of Luis Suarez, John Aldridge, Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler when they reached the landmark.
But the striker, who was at pains to insist his goals are only enjoyable when Liverpool win, is already eyeing his next objective.
"My dad and my brother pay attention to that stuff. I just look to go out there and score as many goals as possible," he said.
"But to be in a winning team is more important because when you are in a winning team that is what matters most.
"When you score goals and your team doesn’t win games it is the worst feeling in the world. Although you do feel good, you lost so they don’t mean anything.
"I am blessed and grateful to God for all he has blessed me with. It has been a good time since I’ve been here and it is great to get to 50 goals.
"I won’t play it down and say I’m not happy I’ve done so well so far with the club but it is onwards and upwards.
"It is important to understand now the next aim is 100 goals. Now 50 has gone it is on to the next game and hopefully I can add to that."
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The joy of Liverpool's thrashing of their Merseyside rivals was somewhat tempered by the loss of Divock Origi to an ankle injury early in the second half.
Sturridge, who has battled with fitness issues of his own in recent times, has vowed to do his utmost to keep the young striker and his other colleagues on the treatment table upbeat.
"Not just Divock, Hendo, Emre. I always speak to the players who have had injuries," he added.
"I’ve had to deal with them and it is a mental rollercoaster having to deal with them so I always try to give them a boost because there can be low points when you are injured and you feel alone and not part of things.
"Hopefully they all recover fast. Hendo, Emre, Divock have all done exceptional this season so hopefully they will all be back before the end of the season.
"It is going to be difficult but hopefully Divock doesn’t look as bad so hopefully he will be back soon."
The England international also refused to take any credit for helping Origi to develop during what has been a breakout season for him.
And he revealed that his own development continues on a daily basis, as he attempts to become the best centre-forward he can be.
"He has put the work in himself so I wouldn’t like to take credit for the work he has done," he continued.
"You have to take things from everyone’s game and if he’s taken things from my game I am grateful I could help him.
"I go about my business a certain way and I’m not too old to learn from any players. I still watch clips of older generations - Thierry Henry, Ronaldo - as well as players who aren’t playing for top clubs.
"I am a student of the game, I like to watch and it is important to keep adding facets to your game so you can improve."