Jordan Henderson: There is NO guarantee I will replace Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain
JORDAN HENDERSON has played down suggestions he will automatically take over from Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain when the skipper leaves in the summer.
Jordan Henderson has led Liverpool in Gerrard's absence
Henderson was appointed Reds' vice-skipper before the start of the season and has led Liverpool in the absence of Gerrard through injury in recent weeks.
However the 24-year-old believes there is no guarantee he will succeed the LA Galaxy-bound midfielder due to the "strong leaders" at Anfield.
"Next season we'll see what happens because it might not be me succeeding Stevie, it might be someone else," he told Liverpool FC Magazine.
"There are a lot of strong leaders in the dressing room. There are a lot of big characters in the team - down to earth humble people.
"Mama [Sakho], Emre [Can] and Skrts [Martin Skrtel] have developed a strong collective understanding. You can see their passion, they're desperate to win, they give everything.
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"Studge [Daniel Sturridge] is a big character. Lucas [Leiva] is too. I can only do the current job the best I can."
Henderson also gave a glowing tribute to Gerrard, describing him as the "perfect captain".
He added: "Stevie's the perfect captain really. He's a leader on and off the field.
"He's someone we all look up to. He always puts the team first. He's very unselfish.
"When I became vice-captain, I tried to learn as much from him as I could.
"The thing I've probably learnt most from Stevie is the way he overcomes the disappointments. I think that defines you more than anything."
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