Jordan Henderson is an inspiration, the armband fits him like a glove: Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand put rivalries aside while waxing lyrical about Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson. Englishman had to fill  huge boots of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard in 2015. According to a former Manchester United skipper Rio Ferdinand, Jordan Henderson has been an 'inspiration' for way he's led Liverpool to top of world football.

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Jordan Henderson Liverpool captain material says, Rio Ferdinand

While speaking to BT Sport, Rio Ferdinand, a six-time Premier League winner and a Man United legend, admitted that Jordan Henderson's leadership skills were never natural and instead,  combative midfielder needed to grow into that role. Rio Ferdinand touched upon graceful and assured qualities of Jordan Henderson, blended with a sense of toughness which makes him an ideal candidate as Liverpool captain. Rio Ferdinand concluded his praise on Jordan Henderson by saying, "He's grown so well into that captain's role and it fits him like a glove w, that armband. It's perfect for him."

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Jordan Henderson Liverpool captain: Succeeding Steven Gerrard

In summer of 2015, Anfield hero Steven Gerrard left Liverpool for a season-long stint in MLS. re was an air of uncertainty around Merseyside when Jordan Henderson was chosen as man to take armband from 2005 Champions League winner Gerrard. For years, Henderson received criticism for his questionable leadership skills until he led Liverpool to one of greatest comebacks in Champions League history against Barcelona, 12 months to day. Henderson's critics were hushed ever since as he lifted Champions League in June and guided Liverpool to summit of Premier League table this season.

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Jordan Henderson Liverpool career

Since donning captain's armband at Liverpool in 2015, Jordan Henderson suffered heartbreak of losing three finals in a row. However, Liverpool hit Champions League jackpot in June which set platform for success in  UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. Jordan Henderson steered Liverpool to an incredible run in Premier League and 29-year-old is bound to lift Premier League title with Reds once a decision over Premier League season is made. Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011 and has made 359 appearances for Reds till date.

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