I might as well declare a bias straight away. I’ve always admired Jordan Henderson as a player. I have always thought he is underrated. Criminally underrated.
He is a brilliant passer, someone who has the ability to thread the ball between the lines. He is a hard runner, a hard tackler, a relentless opponent, a clever organiser, a fine crosser. Just some of the reasons why he has captained Liverpool in three Champions League finals.
Another declaration of bias: I spent a bit of time with Henderson in the Algarve in the summer, helping with his autobiography.