Sky Sports signs Sturridge
August 11, 2023
By Nik Roseveare
Former England international Daniel Sturridge is joining the Sky Sports football presenting team for the 2023/24 season, making his first appearance of the new Premier League campaign on August 13th.
Throughout the season, Sturridge will share his insights and opinions alongside the likes of Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jamie Redknapp, Izzy Christiansen, Karen Carney, Micah Richards and Roy Keane.
Sturridge has enjoyed a successful playing career with honours including two UEFA Champions League titles, one Premier League title and two FA Cups. He made 383 appearances for club and country, scoring 134 times.
Sturridge commented: “The Premier League season kicks off tonight and I am excited to be a part of it all with Sky Sports. I’m looking forward to using my experience on the pitch and bringing this insight to the fans watching at home. It is set to be an exciting season ahead and it’s great to be part of the Sky Sports team bringing you all the action.”
Sky Sports’ Director of Football, Gary Hughes, added: “Daniel has been an outstanding striker for three of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and he’ll bring all of his fantastic playing experience and incredible knowledge of the game to our coverage this season. We welcome him to the team and all of us at Sky Sports are looking forward to what’s set to be a season full of drama and entertainment.”
Sky Sports subscribers can watch 128 live Premier League matches, and can enjoy the new season kicking off in style with five Premier League fixtures across the opening weekend, including:
August 11th – Burnley v Manchester City, 20:00
August 12th – Newcastle United v Aston Villa, 17:30
August 13th – Brentford v Spurs, 14:00; Chelsea v Liverpool, 16:00
August 14th – Manchester United v Wolves, 20:00