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BREAKING NEWS: Jordan Henderson beats Kevin De Bruyne and his Liverpool team-mates to the FWA Footballer of the Year award as the title-winning captain is rewarded for his outstanding year ON AND OFF the pitch

Jordan Henderson has been rewarded for his outstanding season on and off the pitch by being named the FWA Footballer of the Year.

He becomes the 12th Liverpool player to claim the individual prize and the first since Mohamed Salah just two years ago.

The Reds captain beat off competition from his own team-mates and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne to cap off an extraordinary 12 months.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been named the FWA Footballer of the Year
Henderson has inspired Liverpool to their first league title since 1990 this season
His form has seen him come out on top ahead of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne

HOW SPORTSMAIL CALLED IT

Should he maintain the levels he has so thrillingly found – do not forget that last week England’s fans recognised him as the Player of the Year for 2019 – the Premier League title might not be the only trophy he lifts.