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Jordan Henderson has praised Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers for helping him to flourish at Anfield.

The 23-year-old midfielder, who has been ever present in the Premier League so far this season, has put together a string of impressive performances for the Reds.

It's a far cry from last season when Henderson spent a long time warming the bench and didn't start a league game until November.

Henderson says working with Rodgers on the training ground has enabled him to make the adjustments required to become a Liverpool regular.

“The manager has put a lot of faith in me and that gives me confidence,” he said.

“He’s improved my game since he came to Liverpool which I am very thankful for.

“We spoke about a few areas where I needed to improve. It was more tactical awareness than anything. I went away, did what he said and I’ll carry on doing that.

“Hopefully I can keep repaying him. I’ll keep working on my game on the training pitch and learning off the other players and staff here.

“I want to keep improving all the time. Hopefully I can do that, stay fit and keep performing.”

Henderson walked away with the man of the match champagne after his display in the 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Anfield before the international break.

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He starred in a central midfield role in the absence of the suspended Lucas Leiva. With the Brazil international back available for Saturday's trip to Newcastle United, Rodgers has a selection dilemma.

Henderson has proved to be the manager's Mr Versatile so far this term – also playing wide on the right and at wing-back.

The £16million man has always looked more comfortable operating in the centre but insists he's happy to do a job wherever he's needed as he looks to ensure Liverpool build on their bright start to the campaign.

“I am just enjoying playing football at the minute,” he said.

“I have played a lot since the start of the season and it's been great.

“It doesn’t matter to me what position I’m playing. I’ll give 110% wherever I am put and do it to the best of my ability.

“I am learning each and every position so when I’m put in that role I know exactly what I’m doing.

“As a team we're in a great position but there's still a long way to go. We need to make sure that we keep our performance level high and that we're more consistent over the course of the season.

“The manager has had a bit more time to put his stamp on what he really wants to do. Last season we really progressed as a team and finished really strongly.

“Having another pre-season together and then starting the season so well, we've picked up where we left off and hopefully that can continue.”

Henderson was one of the few Liverpool players to remain at Melwood over the past fortnight.

Now too old to play for England Under-21s, he missed out on a place in Roy Hodgson's senior squad.

He hasn't added to his five caps since Euro 2012 but hopes his performances for the Reds can help him force his way back into Hodgson's plans ahead of next summer's World Cup finals in Brazil.

“I think everyone wants to play for England,” Henderson said.

“It’s a massive opportunity and to play for your country is a real honour. But all I can do is keep playing well for Liverpool and keep working hard.

“There’s nothing more I can do. When it comes to selection it’s up to the England manager to select the best squad he can.”