Liverpool's English Premier League title-winning captain Jordan Henderson has been named England's footballer of the year in the annual vote of the Football Writers' Association (FWA).
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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, and Liverpool pair Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane made up the rest of the top five.
The 30-year-old Henderson has been central to Liverpool's success under Juergen Klopp through his leadership and tireless midfield work.
"As grateful as I am, I don't feel like I can accept this on my own. I don't feel like anything I've achieved this season or in fact during my whole career has been done on my own," Henderson said.
"I owe a lot to so many different people - but none more so than my current teammates - who have just been incredible and deserve this every bit as much as I do."
Henderson has played in 30 of Liverpool's league matches so far this season and scored four goals.
Two other Liverpool players - right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and goalkeeper Alisson Becker - also received votes.
"I accept it on behalf of this whole squad, because without them I'm not in a position to be receiving this honour. These lads have made me a better player - a better leader and a better person," Henderson said.
The footballer of the year trophy has been awarded since 1948 when Stanley Matthews was its first recipient.
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