Liverpool legend John Aldridge insists England need Jordan Henderson at the Euros.
Henderson has not played since picking up an injury playing for Liverpool in mid-February and has admitted he is not fit to start the tournament that gets underway for England next Sunday.
England have to take Henderson to the Euros and I can totally understand why Gareth Southgate has included him in the squad despite his injury," Aldridge told sundayworld.com.
"You get so much more from Jordan Hednerson at this stage than just a midfielder. He has developed into a leader and that has been evident time and again over the last few years.
"Southgate will know that he can be a positive influence around the young lads in the squad and a good voice in the dressing room if they are struggling.
"Jordan is not just the captain of Liverpool at this stage, as he has been a leader among all the club captains in the Premier League and has become a real spokesman in the game.
"Henderson is also a fantastic midfielder and if England get to the latter stages of the competition and he can get himself fit, Southgate will know how important he could be."
