Can Henderson help skipper Liverpool back to silverware success?

“I’ll look to give my best all of the time, put the team firmly first and try to give them, or help them with, whatever they need from me.”

So far Henderson has made 186 outings in red, with 19 of those coming as skipper, but next term he will lead he Anfield outfit out permanently as club captain, when he hopes to bring success back under the reign of Brendan Rodgers.

“I’ll carry on from what I was doing last season and I’ll also try to take on more responsibility for the team and my team-mates,” he continued.

“We all have the same goal, and that’s to bring success to this club and our incredible supporters.”

The early arrival of many top class names in this summer’s transfer window outlines Rodgers’ intentions to make a genuine impact domestically, having faltered in the league since the departure of Luis Suarez to Barcelona in 2014.

Henderson possesses all of the talents and leadership qualities capable of becoming a successful skipper on the red half of Merseyside, and a league title is surely the immediate aim, though the distraction of Europa League football could hinder that target.

With James Milner arriving as a possible midfield partner for Henderson, along with the talents of Roberto Firmino, Nathaniel Clyne and Danny Ings, he will have a revitalised Reds roster to lead out next season (14/1 to win Europa League).

During next term, after a competitive pre-season which sees the team gel together, if Henderson was to manage what Gerrard couldn’t during his career in the top tier, would his efforts eclipse that of the Liverpool legend?

Gerrard starred heavily in the Champions League and became Liverpool’s go to man when they were searching for a spark of inspiration, a burden Henderson must undertake for the rest of his Anfield career.

Although, the England international has the right attitude and accolades needed to succeed and match the personal efforts of Gerrard, but now also has top quality teammates in the ranks to assist his endeavours.

A return to Europe’s elite club competition is a must next term, meaning a triumph in the Europa League or a return to the Premier League’s top four places is required, an achievable goal for Henderson and Liverpool in his hopeful first campaign as club captain (9/4 top four finish).