Sturridge hails Chelsea medics

Daniel Sturridge has praised the work of Chelsea's medical team and cites them as saving his Olympic dream.

The 22-year-old was close to pulling out of the Games three weeks ago after being diagnosed with meningitis but he made a stunning recovery to play a part in Team GB's warm-up friendly against Brazil on Friday.

The striker said: "It is a really difficult thing to get through and, without the help of the Chelsea doctor, my family and my girlfriend, it would have been even more difficult - I would not wish what I have had on my worst enemy."

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The Chelsea forward was unwilling to talk about his illness but described how lucky he felt to receive the medical attention he did and the forward reiterated his dream of landing a medal for Team GB.