Last season he really has developed into a world-class football player - Michael Owen on Henderson

Former Liverpool player Michael Owen has hailed 'world class' Jordan Henderson as on of the best players in the Premier League last season.

The BT Sport pundit, who spent eight seasons at Anfield before moving to Real Madrid in 2004, picked out the England midfielder for his eye-catching performances in 2014-15. 

'Everybody's talking about Harry Kane and what a fantastic season in the Premier League,' he said.

'But I just want to give a mention to another homegrown player in Jordan Henderson.

'Since his move from Sunderland it was a little bit of a struggle.

'But in the last season he really has developed into a world-class football player.

'[He was] in the shadow of Steven Gerrard maybe, but with Gerrard on his way out, and the captaincy available, now is the time for Henderson to really develop and kick on his career.

'I think he's going to be Liverpool and England's dominant midfield player for years to come'.

He has been hotly tipped to replace Steven Gerrard as captain next term following the Reds icon's move to LA Galaxy.