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Dean Henderson's Emotional Return to England's Starting XI

The Crystal Palace goalkeeper reflects on personal loss and resilience after starting for England against Finland.

  • Dean Henderson started for England against Finland, marking his first national team appearance in over four years.
  • Henderson faced the emotional challenge of playing shortly after the death of his father and his close friend, George Baldock.
  • The goalkeeper chartered a plane to ensure his family could witness his significant return to the national team.
  • Henderson's career has been marked by challenges, including injuries and competition for starting roles at Manchester United and Crystal Palace.
  • England's interim manager, Lee Carsley, selected Henderson to assess different goalkeeping options, leading to a 3-1 victory over Finland.
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