ONE ELL OF A TALENT

... and Forest young gun gets support from the very best in former captain Hendo

- BY RYAN TAYLOR

ELLIOT ANDERSON'S rapid rise to England stardom may have dented Jordan Henderson's hopes of playing at the World Cup next year.

But that hasn't stopped the 35-year-old from taking on a backstage role in Anderson's explosive development.

When asked who had helped him make the step up so seamlessly, the Nottingham Forest anchorman revealed after starring on his third consecutive international start against Wales: "Everyone, really. Everyone has been so kind and helpful.

"Jordan Henderson, in particular, has really helped me and coached me through the role a little bit.

"He helps me in training. A lot of people (have helped me) but probably mainly Jordan."

Henderson, who previously drove a hire van from Amsterdam to Berlin to support England in the European Championships final after being omitted from Gareth Southgate's squad, has always cared deeply about his country.