MILNER SUPPORTS HENDERSON

James Milner believes Jordan Henderson can be a “great leader” for England having been named captain for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Slovenia.


The Interim manager, Gareth Southgate benched Wayne Rooney for the match after their Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Malta at Wembley, with Henderson set to deputize.

The 30-year old Liverpool’s vice-captain who retired international footballer after England’s flop at Euro 2016, said Henderson deserves to captain the Three Lions.

“It is amazing and fully deserved,” Milner told Liverpool’s official website. “He is a top player with a top attitude, he is a great captain here – obviously I have played under him for the last year. Last year times were tough for him when he was injured and desperate to be out on the field, but he was a great leader even when he wasn’t playing, which isn’t the easiest thing to do.

“He has shown what a good captain he is really. When things aren’t going well for you, that’s when your strengths come through as a captain. He showed that last year and obviously this year on the field he has been playing amazingly. He will be a great leader for England as well.”
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Houllier inquiries duo’s Villa exit
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Houllier concerns duo’s Villa exit
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Houllier questions duo’s Villa exit

Houllier questions duo’s Villa exit
Gerard Houllier has questioned regardless of whether Gareth Barry and James Milner may have had 2nd ideas about leaving Aston Villa with the advantage of hindsight.

Houllier inquiries duo’s Villa exit
Gerard Houllier has questioned whether or not Gareth Barry and James Milner might have had second thoughts about leaving Aston Villa with the advantage of hindsight.

Houllier concerns duo’s Villa exit
Gerard Houllier has questioned whether Gareth Barry and James Milner may possibly have had second thoughts about leaving Aston Villa with the benefit of hindsight.

Houllier questions duos’ Villa exit

Houllier concerns duos’ Villa exit
Gerard Houllier has questioned whether or not Gareth Barry and James Milner may well have had 2nd ideas about leaving Aston Villa with the advantage of hindsight.

Houllier issues duo’s Villa exit
Gerard Houllier has questioned regardless of whether Gareth Barry and James Milner may have had second thoughts about leaving Aston Villa with the benefit of hindsight.

Houllier inquiries duo’s Villa exit
Gerard Houllier has questioned regardless of whether Gareth Barry and James Milner might have had 2nd ideas about leaving Aston Villa with the advantage of hindsight.