Rodgers tips Henderson for top

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said Jordan Henderson could aspire to reach an even higher level after the midfielder’s impressive display in his side’s 2-0 victory over Burnley.
Henderson gave Liverpool the lead in the first half of Wednesday’s Premier League clash at Anfield when he powerfully struck a half-volley into the bottom-right corner from just outside the penalty area.
Henderson’s all-round determination and drive have seen him singled out as the likely successor for the Liverpool captaincy when Steven Gerrard leaves for Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of the season.
“Jordan is improving all the time,” Rodgers said. “And as he matures he’ll become even better. He’s always had natural athleticism.
“But his technical ability, and tactically he’s improving all the time. He’s becoming one of the real leaders. It was a wonderful performance.
“It was a great strike for his goal, and the feed into Daniel Sturridge for the second as well. He is up there with the top assist-makers in the league.
“Jordan has very good technique. He is developing well as a player. He still has work to go, but he knows that. It’s great to see.”
Rodgers also believes Emre Can has the potential to become a world-class player.
Rodgers said: “You give Emre another couple of years and he could play in any team in world football.”