Jordan Henderson has responded to England teammate Jude Bellingham claiming the Liverpool captain deserves more "respect".
The 32-year-old has been fantastic for England during the World Cup and scored the opening goal in the win over Senegal in the last 16 - after being assisted by Bellingham.
Henderson insisted he isn't too bothered about what people think of him as long as his teammates are happy with the England midfielder.
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Henderson looks set to keep his place in Gareth Southgate's midfield alongside Bellingham and Declan Rice when the Three Lions take on France on Saturday night.
"[Laughs] I’m getting protected by a 19-year-old, I love it," Henderson said to ITV.
"I’m not too bothered about what people think of me, there will be people who love us for who I am and what I do and there will be people who hate us for the exact same reasons.
"The only opinions that matter to me are my teammates. When your teammate says something like that of course it makes you feel good."
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