Hendo backs Jude after England snub

JORDAN Henderson has backed “world-class” Jude Bellingham to bounce back from his England disappointment and make Thomas Tuchel’s team even better moving forwards.

- By SIMON PEACH

The 22-year-old missed September’s internationals after undergoing shoulder surgery and was widely expected to return to the fold for this month's double header against Wales and Latvia.

But Tuchel overlooked fit-again Bellingham in favour of those that impressed last month, leading the England manager to face questions over their relationship and the player's personality.

Henderson seemed surprised to hear there was an external perception from some that the Real Madrid star has an ego and praised the “very special” midfielder’s attitude as much as his aptitude.

The experienced Brentford midfielder said: “The players know what Jude is like as a person and as a player. He is a world-class player and a world-class person, and he makes the England team even better because of the type of player that he is.”