Jordan delivers as Bruce adds brains to brawn

STEVE BRUCE generally provides the image of an affable Geordie, rather than a hitherto unseen master in the dark arts of footballing mind games, but clearly there is something more cerebral lurking beneath that avuncular exterior.

At least that’s the conclusion that has to be drawn from the match-winning contribution of Jordan Henderson, courtesy of a little subtle motivation by his Sunderland manager.

Take a bow, Jordan. Take a bow, Steve.