INTERVIEWHENDO’S A MODEL PRO
I’ve probably had a few role-models over the years, the first one
being my dad. Both my parents were obviously important but as
a young boy you always look up to your dad. In terms of now
you only have to look at some of the more experienced lads in
our changing-room in Jordan Henderson and James Milner by
the way they conduct themselves and with the careers they’ve
had. As a (kind of!) younger member of the squad, if I’m at their
age still doing what they’re doing I’ll be very happy.
For me Hendo’s the leading candidate to win the Player of the
Year award. At times this season when we’ve struggled, Hendo’s
the one that’s been driving us forward, whether it’s making sure
we don’t get slack, or it’s chipping in with really important goals
or assists, his performances have been different class.
Maybe the performances towards the start of the season went
a bit under the radar and throughout the whole season you
can’t say he’s had a bad game. You really appreciate him when
you train with him every day, he’s probably been a bit under-
appreciated in his career but now he’s getting the recognition
he deserves.
He’s a fantastic player, fantastic role-model, fantastic captain
and, as I say, he’s driven us to three points this season at times
when we’ve struggled. I’m probably a bit biased but I’d give it to
him.