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Internationals: Henderson returns and Mane scores as eight Reds play

Eight Liverpool players were involved in international matches across the weekend.

Jordan Henderson made his return to the pitch as a half-time substitute in England’s friendly against Romania at Riverside Stadium.

The Reds captain saw a penalty saved in the latter stages as the Three Lions won 1-0 courtesy of Marcus Rashford’s earlier successful spot-kick.

“It was good to get back on the pitch for 45 minutes after a while out,” Henderson told Sky Sports post-match. “So, delighted to do that.

“It was important for me, physically of course but mentally as well, just to get out there and get some minutes.