Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has an incredible stat with England that shows his importance.
Liverpool and England midfielder Jordan Henderson was once living in the shadow of icon Steven Gerrard, but he is certainly his own man now.
The 28-year-old was heavily criticised during his early days at Anfield when he joined in 2011 from Sunderland and singled out frequently by boo-boys.
However, he is now a popular Reds captain and is beginning to have a brilliant impact at international level , too.
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Henderson helped England book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night despite missing his penalty in the shootout and is one of the real leaders in the dressing room.
The central midfielder is remarkably on a 28-game unbeaten run for England, which is the best record of any Lions player in history.
The Liverpool star has managed to win his battle with Eric Dier for a starting position in England’s side and it is clear why he is a big favourite of manager Gareth Southgate.
Henderson will be praying he can help guide England even deeper into the World Cup tournament this summer and his experience of a Champions League final last season with Liverpool could prove extremely useful.
He is now at the peak of his powers and enjoying his prime years, which must surely make all that criticism of the midfielder worth it.
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