Tuchel hails ‘the glue’ Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf
When club football takes a break for the international stuff, there’s always a slight lull, but that doesn’t mean a lack of talking points
As we await the start of the action during the break for international football, things can get a little quieter.
It’s less about the live stuff and more about the general updates and previewing the coming action.
So, with that in mind, let’s start our overnight round-up with the England men’s football boss’ thoughts on a high-profile recall.
‘He embodies everything’
Thomas Tuchel is convinced Jordan Henderson can be “the glue that makes things special” after surprisingly bringing the veteran midfielder back into the England set-up.
Henderson told Tuchel that he thought his international career was over, but could win his first cap since November 2023 against Albania on Friday.
“He embodies everything,” Tuchel said. “He’s a serial winner, his personality, character.
“He is the glue in every team where he played, and he will be the glue that makes things special. So, I’m convinced and when the teacher is convinced normally in school the class gets better.”
Henderson, a high-profile supporter of LGBTQ rights, caused controversy in July 2023 when he joined Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, where same-sex relationships are illegal.
The midfielder subsequently apologised for any hurt caused but was booed by some fans on his most recent Wembley appearances for England, including his last off the bench against Malta 16 months ago.