Ex-Liverpool star Murphy: Henderson guaranteed Euro2020 spot

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19 Nov 2019 • 6:53 AM MYT
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Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy believes Jordan Henderson is the only midfielder guaranteed a spot in England's Euro2020 starting XI.

The Three Lions booked their place in the tournament after beating Montenegro 7-0 at Wembley on Thursday night.

"Jordan's always in it," Murphy told TalkSPORT. "There are good options in there for Gareth, but I don't think it's worth saying now that should be the three, because if I was playing a lesser nation, I'd have no problem playing Maddison and Mount, ahead of Henderson or Winks or Rice.

"But if you're playing France - the best team in the world - then you might go for Winks, Henderson, and Oxlade-Chamberlain, because they can all do the defensive bit, they're all disciplined.

"I think it's good Gareth's got options. I'm glad that Winks and Rice are fighting it out. I'm glad they're both in the squad because I think they've both got big futures and are very capable.

"The fact is there are some good options, and we're capable. It's more at the back that I think England fans worry than in the midfield."