Henderson ready to shine at Euro 2016
By Press Association
Jordan Henderson says he is feeling good and ready to make a big impact at Euro 2016 after enduring the toughest season of his career.
Few expected the 26-year-old to be in England's squad this summer after suffering what looked to be a season-ending knee injury against Borussia Dortmund in April.
However, Henderson's determination and hard work saw him don a Liverpool shirt again within 38 days, then rid himself of the rust in time to make Roy Hodgson's squad in France.
> > I've said before this has been the toughest season of my career so far, just because of injury, playing with injuries and stuff like that. > > > "It has been difficult, mentally, physically, so even to be here is an honour for me really because I didn't think I was going to be here. Monday was big for me. > > > "I always felt if I kept working hard and training hard I'd get an opportunity, and it came and hopefully the manager was happy with the contribution I made. > > > "I think the midfielders have done very well. Dele Alli has been brilliant, \[Eric\] Dier has been brilliant and Wazza \[Wayne Rooney\] has been fantastic. So there's a lot of competition in the middle of the park but that goes for every area of the pitch. > > > "It's down to the manager and what team he feels he needs to win the game, but I feel ready, I feel good. > >