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Jordan Henderson 5/6 to start England’s first World Cup game against Italy

Crippy Cooke in Betting Tips and News, World Cup 23 May 2014

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Competition: World Cup
Market: Henderson to start for England against Italy
Odds: 5/6 @ Ladbrokes

Following the announcement of England’s squad numbers for this summer’s World Cup, Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson may be feeling less confident about his chances of playing as much of an integral part in the team as he’d previously anticipated.

The 23-year-old was given the no. 14 shirt number, while his ageing counterpart Frank Lampard received the no. 8 jersey. While not a definitive decision that he won’t feature in the opening game against Italy, it won’t aid his confidence as he waits to hear if he’s made the starting eleven.

Henderson has enjoyed a brilliant campaign with Liverpool. While undergoing a genuine title challenge for the majority of the season, Henderson has finally shown he’s one of the best central midfielders in the Premier League. He’s made 35 league appearances this season, scoring four goals and making seven assists. The ex-Sunderland man boasts an 87.1% pass completion, has made 83 tackles, and 62 key passes.

As a result, Ladbrokes are backing him to be in the starting eleven against Italy, giving him odds of 5/6.

Bet: Jordan Henderson to start England‘s first World Cup game against Italy @ 5/6 with Ladbrokes >>

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Crippy Cooke


Crippy Cooke has somehow written for the Telegraph, Independent, Huffington Post, Zoo Magazine, Daily Mail, ITV Football, MSN Sport, Yahoo Sport, London24 and Bleacher Report among others, despite knowing less about football than your average Fan TV member . The weekly accumulator enthusiast is saving up his winnings to pay for a much-needed hair transplant but grows more on his chin than his head. He lives and breathes football and somehow makes a living writing from it.

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