Hendo backing Jude after England shock

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

- By SIMON PEACH

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

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 doubleheader 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.