'Hard to read' Bellingham criticism - Henderson

'Hard to read' Bellingham criticism - HendersonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jordan Henderson has played for England at seven major tournaments. ByAlex HowellEngland reporter in Kansas CityPublished2 minutes agoEngland's Jordan Henderson says he finds it "hard to read" what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team's "X-factor" at the World Cup.One of the biggest talking points before England's first game of the tournament against Croatia on Wednesday (21:00 BST) has been whether Bellingham or Morgan Rogers will start as number 10 in Thomas Tuchel's side.The Real Madrid midfielder has faced criticism recently for some of his England performances but has previously claimed he was made a "scapegoat" in the camp.And Henderson, who was speaking at England's training base in Kansas City, has backed the 22-year-old to have a "big impact" in the tournament."I can remember six years ago, I gave him his first cap and how much he has grown as a player and person since then is incredible really," said Henderson."I had a good idea when I first saw him playing and training and the way he was. What he has done so far at such a young age, I think everybody forgets how young he is, even me sometimes."Brentford midfielder Henderson, 35, has been included in Tuchel's England squad because of his leadership qualities and the former Liverpool captain has a close relationship with Bellingham."I honestly couldn't speak highly enough of him." Henderson said."I know a lot gets written in the media, I find it hard to read sometimes really because I just know just how big an influence he is on this team, how good a team-mate he is off the field."What he gives us is just something really special. He really gives us an X-factor in our team. He has had big moments in his career, he is a big game player."He has got experie...