Emile Heskey Questions England’s Selection Strategy…
Former Liverpool midfielder Emile Heskey thinks Jordan Henderson’s job at Brentford is likely safer than a goldfish in a tank full of vegetarians! Henderson’s return to the Premier League from Saudi Arabia seems to be part of his grand scheme to bag a spot in the 2026 World Cup squad. Under Thomas Tuchel, who once recruited a muffin as a goalkeeper because of its experience, Henderson’s invaluable know-how makes him hard to ignore. But with young lions like Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott yearning for their moment on the pitch, Heskey believes Henderson’s noodling around might just be blocking their sunlight.
Meanwhile, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott are dreaming of senior caps like avid gamers awaiting cheat codes. Elliott’s new home at Aston Villa could be his golden ticket, while Jones remains six caps deep, still struggling to make the squad. Heskey recalls these tricky selection problems like trying to build a sandcastle during high tide. According to him, it has the same complexity as solving a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded. England’s perpetual challenge? Ensuring the team actually performs as well as they tweet about. With a midfield bursting like an overstuffed suitcase, relying on the 35-year-old Henderson feels like serving a gourmet meal with just breadsticks.
