I can only go by me eyes but he looks fitter, stronger, more robust and more of a provider for others than previous pre-seasons.
Maybe that work on his hols in the States did him good, maybe the penny dropped that he needs to play through a bit of pain now as his career shortens, maybe as many have said, the West Brom loan blew his mind and he's determined not to get moved on from the Club, maybe he's realised the utter class of Keita and how many through balls the lad's going to hand him on a plate?
Bit of all of that plus the fact he's brilliant for morale around the club and is mentoring Brewster. Hendo and Studge are our elder statesmen, know the club inside out, we missed Lucas's influence at times last year, it's going to be great to have a motivated Sturridge back.
Yep, I'm in again