Soccer-Gerrard one of the main reasons I came to Saudi, says Henderson

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - England Training - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - November 14, 2023 England's Jordan Henderson during training Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

(Reuters) - England midfielder Jordan Henderson hailed his former team mate and current coach Steven Gerrard as a role model and said he was a major reason why the 33-year-old moved to the Saudi Pro League.

Henderson joined Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool on a three-year deal in July to link up with Gerrard who played most of his career at Anfield, winning several trophies including the Champions League.