England thrashed Panama 6-1 in their second World Cup game on Sunday and Liverpool fans were thrilled by the display of Jordan Henderson.
The Liverpool midfielder has been criticised a lot in the past, even by Liverpool fans, for being too negative and not passing forwards enough.
But he put in a sublime display today, along with the rest of his England teammates and Liverpool fans are convinced the world is finally seeing him for who he really is.
His performance was probably best summed up today in the second half, when he almost scored from a volley.
With the game already dead and buried, Henderson was seething with himself for not scoring.
England have already qualified and now play Belgium to see who tops the group.
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That might be something both teams are keen to avoid depending on how other results go, with both Brazil and Germany not necessarily looking like they will top their groups.
Meanwhile, Liverpool fans flocked onto Twitter to hail their player – here are the best reactions to Henderson’s display:
I won't get ahead of myself, just as he and England shouldn't, but Jordan Henderson has enjoyed a brilliant #WorldCup so far. He is proving many of his critics wrong. #LFC
— Liam Bekker (@LiamBekker) June 24, 2018
Henderson was England's best player today imo… #LFC #ENG
— ‘ (@joewklfc) June 24, 2018
Captain hendo 😍 💪#ENGPAN #ynwa #lfc #ليفربول #Henderson pic.twitter.com/tZi9sA2au2
— abo samya (@ashmawe) June 24, 2018
This England team is the first in a very, very long time that actually make watching them enjoyable.really like Southgate & want him to do well.he won’t get any recognition from certain fans but great to see #Henderson being as important for #ENG as he is for #LFC quality player
— Nathan (@nath_ob) June 24, 2018
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Someone said Jordan Henderson will be the weak link in this team lol… stfu and watch #ynwa #lfc
— Uzoegwu (@uzo_mayor) June 24, 2018
Jordan Henderson…. English Pirlo…. haters will hate!! #LFC #EnglandvPanama #England #ItsComingHome
— Chris Watton (@chris11watton) June 24, 2018
England on fire half time 5-0 wow #lfc Henderson holding midfield together playing great passing and long balls
— Ralph ricky singh (@Ricky052011) June 24, 2018
#LFC Henderson undoubtedly England's best & only Captain.
— ⭐⭐⭐Paul⭐⭐⭐ (@gr33nbank) June 24, 2018
Henderson has controled the defence when in possesion, the midfield throughout, given instruction for free kicks ans is leading by example.
Anybody who says he is a standard player doesn't understand football.#ENG #LFC
— Ginge (@mikemalins) June 24, 2018
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