Jordan Henderson Injury: Updates on Liverpool Star's Ankle and Return

Updates from Monday, Sept. 8

Despite fears surrounding his fitness, Jordan Henderson started Monday's qualifier for England:

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England manager Roy Hodgson has been dealt another potential injury blow for Monday evening's Euro 2016 qualifier after Jordan Henderson limped out of training in Basel. 

The Guardian's Dominic Fifield reports the Liverpool midfielder could be absent for the Three Lions' opening Group E fixture against Switzerland, the toughest opponent England will face in their qualification campaign.

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Hodgson is already contending with the injury that's ruled striker Daniel Sturridge out of action, and it's another Liverpool star who could be added to the list of absentees.

Having developed into a key part of Brendan Rodgers' plans at Anfield, Sky Football's Matthew Stanger details the importance of Henderson's presence, as well as perhaps hinting at England's lack of experienced stars:

Without Henderson, the manager will look to the likes of James Milner, Fabian Delph or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for back-up in the middle of the pitch, signalling a potential shift in tactics for Monday's visitors.