SONS AND BROTHERS

Three Lions veteran Henderson is proving to be mentor and pal to England newbie Anderson

- BY RYAN TAYLOR

ELLIOT ANDERSON'S rapid rise to England stardom may have dented Jordan Henderson’s World Cup prospects.

But that has not stopped the 35-year-old veteran from playing 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 has been so kind but Jordan Henderson, in particular, has really helped me.

“Particularly in training - and coached me through the role a bit.”

Henderson, who previously drove a hire van from Amsterdam to Berlin to support England in the European Championship final after being omitted from Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad, has always cared deeply about his country.