After 10 years and greater than 60 video games, Jordan Henderson has lastly skilled the sensation of scoring for England’s nationwide group.
The 31-year-old midfielder acquired his group’s last aim on Saturday in a 4-0 victory over Ukraine within the European Championship quarterfinals.
Henderson headed in Mason Mount’s nook within the second half on the Stadio Olimpico, maintaining his eyes mounted on the ball because it flew into the online like he wished to ensure it was actually occurring.
“It was a real special moment. I’ve waited a long time,” stated Henderson, who performs for Liverpool within the Premier League. “To get it in the quarterfinal of the European Championships, it’s not a bad place to get it.”
Henderson made his England debut on Nov. 17, 2010, and performed one other 60 matches for the group with out managing to get on the scoresheet. When he got here on for Declan Rice within the 57th minute towards Ukraine, it was his 62nd look for England. Six minutes later, he related on Mount’s nook kick to make it 4-0.
Ecstatic, Henderson rushed towards the nook flag to have fun along with his teammates.
“I’m so happy for Jordan,” stated striker Harry Kane, who scored two of England’s objectives on Saturday. “I know he’s been desperate to score that goal. There’s no better place to do it.”
Kane, the England captain, referred to as Henderson “a great leader, a great role model to have in this squad.”
Henderson stated it was “a really special night for me personally” and for England, which had by no means earlier than received a European Championship match by a four-goal margin.
The group will subsequent face Denmark within the Euro 2020 semifinals on Wednesday at Wembley Stadium in London.
“We can enjoy it a little a bit on the way home but not too much,” Henderson stated. “We need to keep our feet on the ground and focus on the next game.”
