Jordan Henderson inspired by Paul Gascoigne clips against Scotland

By James Dale

Image: Jordan Henderson captained England for their last World Cup Qualifier

Jordan Henderson says clips of Paul Gascoigne's Euro '96 goal against Scotland prove Friday's World Cup Qualifier is not a normal game for England.

England interim manager Gareth Southgate confirmed Henderson - who captained the national team in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia - will be in the starting line-up to face Scotland at Wembley, despite Wayne Rooney also being named in the side

England interim manager Gareth Southgate confirms Wayne Rooney will captain England in Friday night's World Cup qualifier with Scotland

And Liverpool midfielder Henderson has revealed how the players have been preparing for what he says is a special fixture for England, admitting he has taken particular motivation from Gascoigne. 

"Obviously it is a massive game. If you look at the history of the fixture, it's not a normal game," said Henderson.

"We watched a video of a lot of the past games - there was a few I can remember, especially Paul Gascoigne's goal at Euro '96. 

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Image: Paul Gascoigne celebrates his stunning goal against Scotland at Euro 96

"The lads know the importance of the game, not only because it's England v Scotland but also because we want to qualify for the World Cup."

Henderson is also drawing inspiration from one of his current England team-mates.

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"Wayne Rooney uses his experience very well, especially for the younger lads," said Henderson. "He's a big part in trying to get the victory."

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Henderson has backed Southgate to take the England job on a permanent basis, and said the players are relieved they will get to remember Armistice Day by wearing a poppy.

"I think the manager has done brilliantly since he was given the opportunity, and the players are very supportive of him," he said.

"On the training pitch we've learnt a lot and we're trying to put into practice in the game at the weekend. Hopefully the performance is at a high level and we get the three points."

Henderson added: "I think the poppy is very important for the country and the players to remember what those people did for this country, the sacrifice."

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