‘It’s a fact’ – Ferdinand makes claim about Liverpool captain Henderson

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand insists that Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is “vital” for both club and country.

Henderson arrived at Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011. 11 years and 433 appearances later and the 31-year-old has captained the Reds to glory in the Premier League, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and Carabao Cup.

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He has had to face fierce criticism for club and country over the years but he seems to now be more appreciated by neutral supporters due to his success on and off the pitch in recent seasons.

Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips were England’s main two midfielders as they reached the Euro 2020 final last year and Ferdinand was asked whether Henderson deseres his place in the England team.

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The former Man Utd centre-back told his Vibe with Five YouTube channel: “When he doesn’t play for Liverpool, they’re not as good. It’s a fact.

“I just feel that someone like Jordan Henderson offers more than just ability in a Liverpool shirt and in an England shirt and I think he’s vital.

“Whether he plays or not, now that’s a different story because that’s debatable. But being