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Jordan Henderson has his sights set on next summer's World Cup(Image: Ajax FC)

Jordan Henderson wants to be the driving force behind England’s bid for World Cup glory - after taking an 800-mile round trip in a transit van to watch the final of Euro 2024.

Henderson, who will celebrate his 36th birthday when the tournament is being staged in Canada, Mexico and the USA next year, was a shock inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s first Three Lions squad for the qualifying double headers against Albania and Latvia.

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He was devastated to be omitted from Gareth Southgate’s selection for the Euros in Germany 18 months ago after cutting short a lucrative contract in the Saudi Pro League to join Dutch giants Ajax in a bid to strengthen his claims.

Henderson was so desperate to be in on the action that he hired a van to drive his family from Amsterdam to Berlin - only to see England fall at the final hurdle.

“I felt I'd played a part in the qualifying campaign because I was in every squad right up until the Euros,” said the former Liverpool midfielder.

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“I was watching on the telly and it was hard - but all I wanted was the lads to do well and win.

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Henderson refused to discuss the matter after being given a warm welcome by the Wembley fans when he came on as a substitute against Albania on Friday night.

Henderson was not picked by England for Euro 2024(Image: PA)

But what has never been in question is his commitment to England.

I kept my head down, kept working hard, kept doing the right things and I’ve had a good season this year with Ajax and thankfully I got the opportunity to come back.

“From my first cap up until now, anyone who sees me on the football pitch representing my country can see my commitment to England.

I’ve always wanted to represent England, I’ve always wanted to give absolutely everything every time I’ve been here - and that will never change.