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Sakho, Can, Skrtel all in line to take Liverpool captaincy - Henderson

Jordan Henderson is not taking the Liverpool captaincy for granted.

The midfielder, 24, has been deputising for the injured Steven Gerrard in recent times and has been backed to permanently take the armband from the Anfield great.

?However, the humble Henderson does not necessarily believe he will step into the role once Gerrard departs for MLS champions LA Galaxy at the end of the season.

?"Next season we'll see what happens because it might not be me succeeding Stevie, it might be someone else," he told Liverpool FC Magazine.

"There are a lot of strong leaders in the dressing room. There are a lot of big characters in the team - down to earth humble people.

"Mama [Sakho], Emre [Can] and Skrts [Martin Skrtel] have developed a strong collective understanding. You can see their passion, they're desperate to win, they give everything.

?"Studge [Daniel Sturridge] is a big character. Lucas [Leiva] is too. I can only do the current job the best I can."???

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