Bruce hails youngster Henderson

Published : 23 Sep 2009 11:26:49

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is delighted after Jordan Henderson bagged his first goal for the club. The 19-year-old midfielder scored the first of Sunderland's two goals as they beat Birmingham to progress to the fourth round of the Carling Cup. "I think we've got a very, very good young player on our hands," Bruce told BBC Radio Newcastle. "He's been knocking on the door, and it gave me the ideal opportunity to get him a game, and a goal." "Jordan's had a fantastic pre-season,.... read more