Jordan takes Wilshere lead
Jordan Henderson aims to follow in the footsteps of Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere over the coming season.
The pair know one another well from England U21 duty - though Wilshere has now become an integral part of Fabio Capello's senior side.
Henderson is hoping to emulate his pal during 2011-12 and add to the solitary England cap he gained against France last year.
He said: "Jack has come on massively in the past couple of years and done really well. He did really well on loan at Bolton and that gave him the confidence to go into the Arsenal team and do well.
"Hopefully I can come to this club and perform the same as he has. His success has given the rest of us from the U21s motivation to do the same."
Henderson could make his competitive debut for Liverpool against former club Sunderland at the weekend.
The 21-year-old joined the Black Cats aged seven and helped them to successive U18s titles before impressing in the first team
Our new boy is hoping for a good reception from the Mackems who travel to Anfield.
"I'm not sure what reception I will get from the Sunderland supporters - that is up to them to decide," said Henderson. "I had a great time there and the fans were brilliant with me. I don't see any reason why that would change."
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