Henderson focused on “giving everything” for club and country

Jordan Henderson will earn his 50th cap for England if he plays in tonight’s Group A European Qualifier against Montenegro tonight.

The Liverpool skipper has become a mainstay of Gareth Southgate’s England squad and is now considered a veteran despite still being relatively young.

And the midfielder is “proud” to have played for his country as many times as he’s been able to so far.

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PARIS, FRANCE – Wednesday, November 28, 2018: Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson challenges PSG’s Marco Verratti for the ball during the Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool FC at the Parc de Princes, Paris. (Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

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“I’m obviously very proud to play for my country that many times, but the type of person I am [means] I’m not really thinking about it too much,” Henderson said, according to Sky Sports.

“Maybe when I finish my career I can look back, but at the minute I just want to concentrate on doing my best for the team, playing as many times as I can for my country, and giving my everything.

“When I finish my career I can look back and then decide if it was good or not.”

On Henderson’s 50th appearance, manager Gareth Southgate said: “We believe only 59 players have achieved so it’s a relatively small club and a great honour [for Jordan]. That requires huge commitment to playing for England first and foremost.” Southgate said.

“Then I think on a personal level, Jordan has qualities as a player which I think have been underappreciated at times. He’s such an important player for us and has been for the last couple of managers as well.

“I think everybody values the fact that he has a winning mentality. I think good players make others players play well so it’s not just about your own performance but the impact and effect you have on others.”

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