Football

Henderson delighted to receive Premier League trophy from Dalglish

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been in inspiring form for the Merseysiders over the last two seasons, during which he has lifted the UEFA Champions League and Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. But for Henderson, receiving the Premier League trophy from iconic player and manager, Kenny Dalglish – also known to Liverpool fans as “King Kenny” , “makes it even more special”.

It has been a magical season for the Liverpool captain who made 30 league appearances and scored four goals before his injury away at Brighton meant the end of his season

Henderson reflected on an Anfield career of always trying to prove his critics wrong.

“Ultimately, you will get criticized, whether that’s in the past, now or in the future as a footballer,” he said.

“I feel I’ve learned to use it in the right way – as extra motivation and as energy. So, yes, in a way that’s helped me in my career.”

“I experienced it a little bit at Sunderland, but when you come to a club like Liverpool, the expectation is so high.

“I’d just turned 21, so it was more difficult when I was younger, but the only way you learn to cope is with experience.

“Having gone through different experiences throughout my life and in my career – people telling me I was not good enough or not big enough or not fast enough or whatever it may be for Sunderland, Liverpool, England – I’ve always had questions marks.”

“As you get older, you just use it in a different way. Now I look for the criticism because it gives me the extra motivation to prove people wrong.”

Tom Kirkwood

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