Summary:
- Jordan Henderson has returned to England’s team under the guidance of new boss Thomas Tuchel.
- Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford thinks Henderson’s experience will benefit the team.
- Pickford expressed similar views regarding Dan Burn’s first call-up amid England’s push for the World Cup.
Jordan Pickford considers Jordan Henderson’s comeback and Dan Burn’s first call-up to England’s national team to be excellent moves that will benefit the squad.
The 31-year-old goalkeeper thinks veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson will bring his precious experience and a “winning mentality” to Tomas Tuchel’s side.
In the Books for the World Cup Qualifiers
The Ajax star has been recalled to the national side for the first time since November 2023.
England’s new boss Tomas Tuchel has decided to include him in the squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia which UK Players can look for odds on Non UK Betting Sites.
Henderson, who earned his first international cap in 2010 under Fabio Capello, has since amassed 81 appearances for the Three Lions.
Tuchel has praised the 34-year-old, saying he “embodies everything we try to build“.
Pickford, who has shared the pitch with Henderson on numerous occasions, both at club level during their early years at Sunderland and in major international tournaments, sees his return as a smart decision.
The duo was part of England’s squad for the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, the Euro 2020 final, and the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals.
Pickford: “We’ve Been Knocking on the Door for a While Now.”
Pickford also highlighted the addition of Newcastle defender Dan Burn as another positive step for England’s ambitions heading into the 2026 World Cup.
We have got Dan Burn’s first call-up which is a great achievement for him.
He added that they have been “knocking on the door for a while now”, competed in two finals, a semi-final, and a quarter-final, and they are now ready for “the next step“.
We know what it takes to get there. It’s about what it takes to lift the trophy, and that is what the manager has come in to do.
Speaking about the squad’s leadership, Pickford emphasized Henderson’s impact.
We have got Hendo with how many caps he has got. He has got that winning mentality, what he has won at Liverpool as a player and a captain. The more leaders you have in the team I think the more success they will bring” by driving training standards and “make it a better camp for everyone
Henderson’s transfer to Ajax in at the start of last year followd a brief stint at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq.
He counted 38 appearances on the Dutch side, with Ajax currently leading the Eredivisie by six points.