Jordan Henderson offered freedom of Sunderland but will wait to accept honour

Champions League-winning Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has been offered the freedom of his home city of Sunderland – but he has politely asked for the honour to be delayed until he nears retirement.

The 29-year-old England midfielder became the fifth Reds captain to lift the European Cup after leading his side to victory over Premier League rivals Tottenham in Madrid earlier this month.

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