Sturridge return vital to Liverpool, insists Lawrenson

The Reds striker returned to the fold at the weekend, scoring in the 3-2 win over Aston Villa, and he has now been hailed by the former club great

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has underlined the importance of Daniel Sturridge to the club after the striker's double helped his team to a 3-2 win over Aston Villa at the weekend.

The 26-year-old spent the majority of the 2014-15 campaign on the sidelines due to injury and also missed the opening weeks of this season.

He made his comeback in the 1-1 draw with Norwich City last week, though, before opening his account for the season against Villa and Lawrenson believes his return will prove to be a major boost for the club.