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Jordan Henderson: 'I Quite Enjoy' Silencing Critics After Playing with Injury

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said he enjoys silencing critics after revealing he had to have a half-time injection to remain on the pitch against Barcelona in the Reds' 4-0 win on Tuesday.

The England international, who started the first leg of Liverpool's semi-final on the bench as they lost 3-0 at the Camp Nou, helped his side secure a place in the UEFA Champions League final with a sensational victory at Anfield.

Henderson has often divided opinion since he joined Liverpool in 2011, but per the Liverpool Echo's James Pearce, he said:

"I quite enjoy [answering critics] now.