Rodgers hails Henderson credentials

“You saw his quality today – his leadership and his power. He is a fantastic young man."

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers hailed Jordan Henderson as a natural leader for the future after watching his side edge to a 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Henderson has already been made vice-captain with a view to replacing Steven Gerrard when the former England midfielder departs to join Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of the current campaign.