Gareth Southgate has drafted Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson into the England squad for this month's Nations League double-header against Italy and Germany.
Henderson was not named in Southgate's initial squad last week after damaging his hamstring in the Reds' 2-1 win over Newcastle three weeks ago. The 32-year-old has been on the sidelines ever since, with Jurgen Klopp describing the situation as "not good".
Although it seemed a given that Henderson would miss out on this month's international fixtures, the Liverpool ace privately harboured hopes of recovering in time to play a part in England's final camp before the World Cup, which kicks off in just two months' time. And Henderson has got his wish after coming through a number of sessions at the weekend unscathed.
