Henderson rejects Boro talk

Preston goalkeeper Wayne Henderson has dismissed rumours suggesting he could be set to join Middlesbrough. Having lost Ross Turnbull to Chelsea, Boro are likely to venture into the transfer market to look for a new shot-stopper.Henderson's name has been mentioned as a possible option but the Republic of Ireland international insists he is focused solely on winning his Preston place back after an injury-plagued couple of years.He told skysports.com: "I'm flattered to be linked with such a big club, but I'm not really sure where it has come from. "You see a lot of stories flying around at this time of year, but I hope that it doesn't affect how the manager looks at me because I am fully committed to Preston and desperate to be part of his plans."I have never worked with a manager quite as methodical and fantastic as Alan Irvine is, so I can't wait to play for him because during the two years he has been here I've not really played for him.Raring to go"I've achieved quite a lot personally, having played for my country, and I was probably at the height of my career so far when I picked up the injury. "I'd got in ahead of Andy Lonergan here and things were looking great, but since the injury he has had two fantastic seasons. "I'm fit and raring to go and hopefully I can challenge Andy once again for that spot between the sticks."Having made a return to the international scene last season, the 25-year-old has one eye on a potential World Cup place should Republic of Ireland qualify for South Africa."I'm very happy here and I am definitely not looking for a move away from the club, but I do want to be playing regularly next season because I'd love to be part of the Ireland national setup, with the World Cup next summer," he explained. "I've got one year left on my current deal and I want to impress both the gaffer here and the national coach, so hopefully I can show that I am back to my best next season."

Source: SKY_Sports