Jordan Henderson is confident he can help England achieve European glory this summer but has received no guarantees from Gareth Southgate that he will be selected.
The former Liverpool skipper will take on Aston Villa for his new club Ajax on Thursday - the first time he has faced a Premier League club since departing Anfield for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq last July.
Not playing in one of Europe's top five leagues means Henderson has to fight hard to convince Southgate to pick him but the former England vice captain is certain he can still contribute effectively.
'It was really nice for Gareth to come over and watch my debut for Ajax,' said Henderson. 'It was good for him to come and watch to see that he's keeping an eye on me.
'It's always a privilege for me to play for my country and I want to do that for as long as possible.
'I've got to focus on my job here and if I'm doing that well and performing well then that gives me the best possible opportunity to get in the England squad.
'I definitely feel I can offer something to the national team. I have got to be playing and doing my job here, that is my main focus. But of course I feel I can help the squad and the team going forward in the next camp and hopefully in the summer.
'I have just got to continue to play well here and stay fit and hopefully I will get the opportunity to do that, because playing for my country is a huge thing and always has been.'
Afer7
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You don’t even know the names of your family members but you wanna name footballers
Look who’s talking
bamadiloty
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Didn’t you have somthing Better to do? Oh yeah I forgot,Pessi fans only get joy by shaming Ronaldo And u can’t even answer my question: name 5 Good players from MLS that are not from Inter Miami
You don’t even know the names of your family members but you wanna name footballers
Afer7
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Don’t you have something better to write
Didn’t you have somthing Better to do? Oh yeah I forgot,Pessi fans only get joy by shaming Ronaldo And u can’t even answer my question: name 5 Good players from MLS that are not from Inter Miami
bamadiloty
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Not everyone is GOATED and can adapt to The SPL and Be the worlds top scorer of 2023 BTW for Pessi Fans saying SPL is easy, name five good players from MLS that are not from Inter Miami
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Don’t you have something better to write
Afer7
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Not everyone is GOATED and can adapt to The SPL and Be the worlds top scorer of 2023 BTW for Pessi Fans saying SPL is easy, name five good players from MLS that are not from Inter Miami
Manchesterisblue
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No one can take declan rice off from that england starting lineup.
Calviekoolin
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U a quality midfielder Mr Henderson,but it's time u called it quits on ur international career..U are still good.but it's time for new blood to shine...
veecmpsuz
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nah dude… was only in there because he qas carried in a crazy good liverpool team at the time… not at the levels needed
cadkrstuyz
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Henderson has to let it go. Its time for the Bellingham and Declan rice and co.
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LeoM1710
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It's time Henerson leave the room for youngsters. But clown Southgate will always pick him over anyone.
ExiledPrince
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that's why him left Saudi 😂😂😂 collect some high wages then dip
lokopsuz
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Give the room for the youngsters hendo, ffs. You're old already and useless