If Ajax Amsterdam hold on to their lead in the Dutch top flight and are crowned champions, then captain Jordan Henderson will enjoy a lion\u2019s share of the plaudits for his role in returning the former European champions to the summit of the game in the Netherlands.
\nAjax have overcome two miserable past seasons to sit four points clear of defending champions PSV Eindhoven with three rounds left in the Eredivisie campaign and are inching closer to the title, with veteran England international Henderson a major driving force.
\nVictory over NEC Nijmegen at home on Sunday and then away to FC Groningen next week would see Ajax to a record-extending 29th title.
\nThe 34-year-old Henderson has had an outstanding season, skippering the club while at the same time winning a recall to the England squad.
\n“He’s a player who, just by example, is able to lead the group and to move all the players in the right direction,\u201d coach Francesco Farioli said earlier this year.
\n“He’s a benchmark for everybody, especially the ones who are relying on work ethic and mentality,” he told SkySports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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