Jordan in line for Sunderland debut
Published Date: 28 July 2009
Jordan Henderson could make his Premier League debut when Sunderland visit Bolton on the opening day of the season.The youngster, whose only competitive Black Cats start came in last November's Carling Cup defeat to Blackburn Rovers, played in both games in the Amsterdam Tournament and won praise from boss Steve Bruce, along with reserve-team captain Jack Colback. His pre-season performances may clinch a role on the substitutes' bench at the Reebok Stadium.
Bruce said: "We have a crop of very good kids and Jordan is one of them.
"I would have played Jack Colback instead of Jordan against Atletico Madrid, but he picked up a slight groin strain.
"We like Colback as well. There's four or five of them who have given themselves a wonderful chance.
"The one thing 18-year-olds do give you is huge energy and, to be fair, Jordan has put himself right in the window to be in consideration to play in the first game in the Premier League."
Henderson impressed on loan at Coventry last season.
No danger of a return to Cov then...
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