'Whether he plays or not he is going to be leader on training pitch': Pickford hails Henderson return to England squad
Jordan Pickford has hailed the return of Jordan Henderson to the England squad, calling the 34-year-old’s recall a 'great move' that brings a much-needed'winning mentality' to the team.
Henderson, now with Ajax, was named in new manager Thomas Tuchel's first England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, marking his return to the squad for the first time since November 2023.
"His desire to want to win and what he has won and achieved is driven by himsel. He's a winner and a big leader. I think bringing Hendo back in is great for the squad.
"He was vice-captain for numerous years. He didn't come to the last Euros but he was vice-captain in 2018 to Harry.
"I think someone like Hendo, it's great. Having leaders in your group, the teams that have won have always had that experience in the side as well.
"I think it's a great move for us to have someone like him in the squad. What he has done, how he is still driven - whether he plays or not he is going to be the leader on the training pitch," Pickford has shared.
