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Jordan Henderson: 'Raheem Sterling will brush off criticism'

Jordan Henderson backs Liverpool and England teammate Raheem Sterling to be unaffected by criticism from supporters.

Jordan Henderson believes that criticism of Liverpool and England teammate Raheem Sterling will only make the midfielder stronger.

The 20-year-old was jeered by supporters during England's goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, following his contract dispute with Liverpool.

Sterling failed to make an impact at the Aviva Stadium before being replaced on 67 minutes by Andros Townsend.

"He is so strong-minded, and it will make him a stronger person and make him better," Henderson told Sky Sports News.

"He will concentrate on doing his best for the team. He did that on Sunday, trying to create things and get on the ball all the time. Hopefully he can do the same next week.

"He deals with it (the abuse) very well. I don't think he lets that bother him at all."

England face Slovenia in a Euro 2016 qualifier next Sunday.

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