What’s Hot and What’s Not as England beat Malta at Wembley

HOT – Jordan Henderson

Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson was the best player on the Wembley pitch on Saturday, and controlled the game from the middle of the park.

He played a part in both of England’s goals – the first in particular after his teasing cross was met by a fine header from club teammate Sturridge.

Henderson completed more passes than the whole of the Malta team put together and, although greater challenges are to come, he’s a player that has made the centre-midfield role his own in recent months, and this performance only strengthens his grip on a starting berth.