England games showed Klopp I can play further forward - Henderson


Soccer Football - Champions League Quarter Final First Leg - Liverpool v FC Porto - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 9, 2019 Liverpool's Jordan Henderson REUTERS/Phil Noble

(Reuters) - Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says performing well in an advanced midfield position for England helped convince manager Juergen Klopp he could play a more attacking role for his club.

Klopp has used Henderson mainly as a defensive midfielder since taking charge of Liverpool, asking the 28-year-old to curb his attacking instincts and shield the back four.

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