Andy Robertson believes Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson deserves the Premier League Player of the Year award.

The Reds captain has been exceptional in Jurgen Klopp's midfield, with his side possessing a 22-point gap at the top of the Premier League table.

"For me, I think he's the leading candidate [for player of the year]," Robertson told Sky Sports.

"At times this season when we've struggled Hendo has been the one that has driven us forward.

"He's the one who has made sure we don't get slack, or he has chipped in with some really important goals or really important assists."

He added: "Maybe his performances at the start of the season went a little bit under the radar, but as the season has progressed he's not really had a bad game.

"You really appreciate him when you train with him every day and in this country he's not been appreciated enough in his character.

"He's getting the recognition he deserves because he is a fantastic player, a fantastic role model and a fantastic captain. He's driven us to three points at times this season when we've struggled."