Jordan Henderson has responded to Adam Lallana's kind words in the best way possible - by proving them to be spot on with a goal in England's quarter-final with Senegal.
Henderson's inclusion has been questioned by members of the Three Lions fanbase, but Gareth Southgate named the Liverpool captain in his starting XI for the last-16 clash on Sunday.
Ahead of the match, Lallana pointed out that Henderson - who started the win over Wales - brings a "horribleness", "solidity and intensity" to the England midfield, which makes Southgate's side difficult to play against.