Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is showcasing his best qualities on international duty.

The Reds skipper was a peripheral figure for England at the very start of the World Cup.

But he played an impressive role in midfield against Wales in their final group stage game, which they won 3-0.

"He'd do my head in to play with him," said former England international Dean Ashton, who was at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium for the match.

"He was absolutely screaming at Phil Foden at times, both good and bad. That's what he brings. He brings that intensity, he brings that level of competitiveness all of the time.

"I think sometimes England can lack that with the slowness (to their game), he's the one trying to lift everybody.

“I probably wouldn't enjoy playing with him, but it's great to watch and I like to see it. He has that real passion, he didn't like that tempo. He was trying to gee the lads up."