Jordan Henderson divides opinion but Gareth Southgate again named him as England captain for the 1-0 victory over Holland on Friday night.

There are some who think that Henderson is a limited player, nothing more than an energetic runner who lacks the guile and passing range to make an impression at the highest level.

Southgate’s England are committed to short passing, taking their time on the ball and playing their way out of trouble. That might not sound like Henderson’s natural game but he appeared to cope well with those demands in Amsterdam.

He was constantly involved, having the most touches of any England player and was able to dominate proceedings alongside club team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the middle of the park.

95 per cent passing accuracy from 91 passes is hugely impressive and they are numbers worthy of comparison with any central midfielder that played across Europe this weekend.

Of course, Henderson lacks the class and consistency that some of those may offer but it is a good sign for Southgate nonetheless.

One shot and three interceptions shows that the Liverpool skipper was involved at both ends of the pitch; the demands placed on him in terms of controlling things in the centre didn’t impact too much on his ability to cover round and get involved.

Only 16 long passes shows the commitment of Henderson – valued at £22.5m by Transfermarkt – to playing the ball short and along the floor and while Henderson should face stiffer challenges this summer, the early signs are promising for Southgate.

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