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Nathan Ridley

Jordan Henderson sends classy message to Mason Mount after FA Cup final anguish

Jordan Henderson has offered Mason Mount further support following his agonising missed penalty in the FA Cup final.

The 23-year-old Chelsea star saw his spot-kick saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker during sudden death, allowing Reds hero Konstantinos Tsimikas to score and bring the trophy to Merseyside. Post-match, Henderson went over to the devastated Mount - fresh from losing his sixth Wembley final of his short career - and consoled him, receiving acclaim for his gesture.

"That is always a big thing for me," Henderson explained to Sky Sports. "You've got to be respectful to the opponent, especially with players you play with your national team. You know how good they are and that they are good people. Especially in penalty shootouts, it's never nice for people to miss.

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