SportFootballRoy KeaneJordan Henderson has controversially been handed a spot in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup despite Roy Keane being an outspoken critic of the ex-Liverpool man14:26, 22 May 2026Roy Keane previously questioned Jordan Henderson's role in the England squad, with the midfielder now having again bagged a spot on the plane for the World Cup. Current Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel named his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament on Friday.‌Ex-Liverpool star Henderson is one of those included, the 35-year-old now having the chance to add to his 89 England caps. But his inclusion has been questioned, with some arguing that Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton or Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White should have been picked by Tuchel instead.‌It appears that Keane was ahead of the crowd in 2021 when he issued a brutal comment questioning Henderson’s place in the squad.‌The Manchester United icon said: “I’ve heard a lot of people say they want him around the place. For what? Does he do card tricks? Does he have a sing song? Does he do quizzes in the evening? What does he do?”READ MORE: Thomas Tuchel announces four surprise inclusions for England's World Cup plansREAD MORE: 5 Thomas Tuchel World Cup squad decisions that have England fans fumingJOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageHenderson’s career has taken a number of turns since Keane’s brutal comments. He left Liverpool in 2023 for Saudi side Al-Ettifaq but stayed in the Middle East for just six months before joining Ajax.‌Henderson was with the Eredivisie side for just a season before returning to the Premier League with Brentford. He has made 33 appearances for the Bees in all competitions since.He spoke out on criticism of his role with the Three Lions last year. He said: “I don’t think I need to address it, to be fair. I have shown what I can do for England over the years. I am still playing at a high level.‌“Outside, people can think what they want. Media or whoever. The most important people are the manager, the coaching staff and the players and what they think. Ask them, what they think, if I am a cheerleader when I am here. I don’t think one of the best managers in Europe would be choosing me just to do that.“I am here to perform, whether that is in training every day, whether that is when I am on the pitch. My main job is to be performing for the team and helping the team. All the other stuff is just to be myself.”Should Henderson appear at this summer’s World Cup, it would become the fifth tournament of his career. He was left out of the squad for the Euros two years ago as England reached the final, only to be defeated by Spain.Article continues belowJoin our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Premier LeagueJordan HendersonThomas TuchelRoy KeaneEngland football teamLiverpool FC