Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was delighted with his side, who gained revenge for their only home defeat of the season to date, 2-1 in the Carling Cup third round, over the Hammers yesterday
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was delighted with his side, who gained revenge for their only home defeat of the season to date, 2-1 in the Carling Cup third round, over the Hammers yesterday.
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| Sunderland's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring against West Ham during their EPL match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland yesterday. PIC/AFP |
He was particularly pleased with the way 20-year-old Henderson responded to his hints earlier in the week that the time for a rest might be fast approaching.
Bruce said: "Sometimes you just throw a little sprat now and again. To be fair, he trained as if to say 'Please don't leave me out' in the last couple days, so he did it himself.
"He was desperate to play, like he is every week. "He was terrific today and it was good to see him score again.
"There will be a time when the kid needs a rest. He has played for 18 months now solid and has had a meteoric rise to a month ago playing for England, which is fantastic.
"My job is to look after and protect him. There is going to be a time with a young player when they do need a rest to give him a break now and again. "But the moment wasn't just yet."
