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04th Jul 2015

Jordan Henderson gets LeBron James’ backing for FIFA 16 cover

JOE

When it comes to winning the battle for the FIFA 16 cover, it helps to have a huge worldwide name fighting your corner, and they don’t come much bigger than LeBron James.

The basketball star and massive Liverpool fan has given his backing to Jordan Henderson, publicly showing his support for the England midfielder on his Facebook page.

https://twitter.com/LFCFinland/status/616945625192656896

After a disappointing 2014/15 season, an early victory of sorts could be what Liverpool fans need to bounce back next year.

Henderson is one of four Premier League players in the running for the cover of FIFA 16’s UK version, and rivals Sergo Aguero, Thibaut Courtois and Harry Kane might now need to step up their game.

Perhaps Aguero can call upon the support of Hollywood actor Will Smith…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo26SE-xjPw