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flag Jordan Henderson defends his England recall, stressing his performance and commitment despite a 16-month absence and recent club moves.

flag England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 35, has defended his inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s national team squad, rejecting claims he is merely a symbolic figure despite a 16-month absence from international duty and a brief, six-month stint at Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia. flag He emphasized his ongoing commitment to performance, citing his recent appearances in four matches and continued involvement with England, including upcoming fixtures against Wales and Latvia. flag Henderson acknowledged the emotional difficulty of leaving Liverpool after 12 years and the challenges of his career moves, including his transfer to Ajax and return to the Premier League with Brentford, but maintained that his role is based on contribution, not symbolism. flag He also expressed support for teammate Jude Bellingham.

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