Source: Team_Talk
Hero Hendo 'over the moon'
Jordan Henderson aims to put the icing on a memorable few days by winning his first England cap in Wednesday's friendly with France at Wembley.[LNB] Midfielder Henderson was ecstatic after receiving the call-up on Saturday evening from Fabio Capello.[LNB]Then the 20-year-old and his Sunderland team-mates followed that up by triumphing 3-0 against Premier League leaders and champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]Now Henderson is looking to make the senior breakthrough with his country and insists he is not fazed by the prospect if he is called upon by national boss Capello.[LNB]Henderson said: "I am over the moon. With the result yesterday and getting the England call-up, it's been a really good week for me.[LNB]"I think we played really well at Chelsea. The game plan was to go and have a go. There is no point in sitting back against Chelsea and it worked really well.[LNB]"We pressed them high up the pitch and got our just rewards.[LNB]"We were devastated after losing the Newcastle game (5-1), every single player, so this just makes it a little bit better, beating Chelsea away 3-0.[LNB]"Now for me I've got my chance with England. I've got to train well and hopefully I will get my first cap.[LNB]"Wembley will be a new experience, a massive experience for me.."[LNB]Henderson added: "I won't get carried away. I've just got to keep doing what I am doing.[LNB]"I have got the right people around me, good friends, and good family.[LNB]"It has been quite a rapid rise. I just want to keep going and progressing as a player and learning things from people.[LNB]"But I will not be intimidated. I will give the players a lot of respect but I will just go out and prove to people what I can do.[LNB]"It is an opportunity for me and other young lads to show what we can do. I'll do all I can in my power to take the England chance."[LNB]Henderson is quick to praise the influence of Black Cats boss Steve Bruce.[LNB]And he is playing down the speculation that his sparkling form will inevitably mean him moving to one of the bigger clubs.[LNB]He said: "The gaffer has been brilliant with everyone. Everyone likes him, he is really fair.[LNB]"He will give you a kick up the backside when you need it and also put an arm around you when you need it as well.[LNB]"He is brilliant with everyone and we have got a real good togetherness at the club now."[LNB]When asked about the possibility of moving, Henderson said: "I don't think about that really.[LNB]"I am concentrating on playing for Sunderland, I am really enjoying my football at the moment and that is all I can do."
