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Tuchel believes Henderson has all the qualities he wants to see from players in his squad.<\/p>\n
“He embodies everything,” he told ITV.<\/p>\n
“He’s a serial winner, his personality, character. He is the glue in every team where he played, and he will be the glue that makes things special.”<\/p>\n
Henderson joined Ajax in January 2024 after spending less than six months at Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n
He has made 38 appearances this season and Ajax are six points clear at the top of the Eredivisie.<\/p>\n
“His desire to want to win and what he has won and achieved is driven by himself,” Pickford said.<\/p>\n
“He’s a winner and a big leader. I think bringing Hendo back in is great for the squad.<\/p>\n
“He was vice-captain for numerous years. He didn’t come to the last Euros but he was vice-captain in 2018 to Harry [Kane].<\/p>\n
“I think someone like Hendo, it’s great. Having leaders in your group, the teams that have won have always had that experience in the side as well.<\/p>\n
“I think it’s a great move for us to have someone like him in the squad. What he has done, how he is still driven – whether he plays or not he is going to be the leader on the training pitch,” Pickford added.<\/p>\n
England reached the final of Euro 2024 under previous manager Gareth Southgate, losing to Spain, and Pickford says it is hard to know if Henderson could have helped England win their first men’s trophy since 1966.<\/p>\n
“We got to a final and didn’t win it,” Pickford said.<\/p>\n
“Jords is a great lad and respected by all the players and the staff.<\/p>\n
“I don’t think we will ever know if he was a miss as we got to the final. This manager has brought Hendo in and I know how much of a leader he is, and how respected he is, so I think it’s only a good thing.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n