Jordan Henderson - Debut Was Difficult

The Situation · 18th November 2010, 10:31 AM

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...513653,00.html

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Jordan Henderson admits he found the going tough on his England debut against France on Wednesday.

The Sunderland midfielder was drafted into the fold by Fabio Capello on the back of a number of assured performances at club level.

However, the 20-year-old struggled to reproduce that form on the international stage, with the French able to dominate in the middle of the park.

Henderson accepts that he still has plenty to learn if he is to become a Three Lions regular, but he believes he can take plenty from his first showing for his country.

"It's a little bit difficult compared to what I'm used to," he conceded.

"It's my first cap but I'll learn a lot from the game and I'll keep pushing on and doing well and get another chance."

He added: "I think I can do a bit better going forward and influencing the game.

"I've taken a lot out of the game and (learned from) the top-class players that are in France's team."

Henderson hopes he will not slip back into the shadows following his outing against France, as he thoroughly enjoyed his first taste of life on football's biggest stage.

"It was a really good feeling," he said.

"I couldn't wait to get out there and just play, really.

"It's a massive achievement but I don't just want one cap. I want to keep building on it and hopefully I can do that."

Twisted · 18th November 2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan Henderson

"I've taken a lot out of the game and (learned from) the top-class players that are in France's team."

Sunderland White Lions · 18th November 2010, 10:36 AM

How dare he having a go at himself.

TSL · 18th November 2010, 10:47 AM

Sounds like he's woried he wont get another chance

At the very least he deserves to be in there over Barry though and I hope he does

winnie · 18th November 2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Twisted

What's funny?

Flavonoids · 18th November 2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Twisted

Aye, I had a giggle at that.

Sunderland White Lions · 18th November 2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Twisted

payne · 18th November 2010, 11:40 AM

What else can he say to the press to be honest, he can't slag the other players or the manager.

MooBaaOink · 18th November 2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by winnie

What's funny?

He didn't mention top class England players.

Mackemansj1 · 18th November 2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MooBaaOink

He didn't mention top class England players.

Because there are none, of course he found it tough. Its alot harder for a centre midfielder to come in there at a young age and shine on his first cap. Its one of the hardest places to shine on the pitch when your so young.