Jordan Henderson drove all the way from Amsterdam to witness his former international colleagues meet destiny here in Berlin.
The Ajax midfielder, who will not be playing for England in the 2024 European Championship, had trouble finding a flight to the German capital. So he took matters into his own hands and got into a van with his young children to support Gareth Southgate’s team.
It took the former Liverpool captain around eight hours to get here, but he was determined to cheer on his England team-mates.
Henderson was one of the most important players in Southgate’s time as England manager, so his absence from the Euro squad came as a shock.
He won the last of his 81 caps against Malta in November.
Jordan Henderson was photographed at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday evening after driving eight hours from Amsterdam to watch the final
Henderson has not been included in the latest England squad named by Gareth Southgate (left)
Ajax midfielder Henderson posted this photo on his Instagram story on Sunday morning
Kyle Walker, who succeeded Henderson as England vice-captain, told talkSPORT last week: ‘I’ve heard that some of them have come to support us. It’s a huge sign of appreciation for them as individuals.’
‘Of course it’s a big disappointment that we’re not there, but it shows how united we are. They still want to come and support us.
‘I know a lot of players would be sulking and thinking ‘I wish I was there’ but they want to come and share the moment and if we win, I’m sure they’ll be in the dressing room afterwards celebrating because they deserve it and they’ve been part of it.’