"He is a great team player and his dedication to us has been absolutely amazing, " Henderson said.

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He is a great team player and person, and thus a value-added influence albeit intangible in the locker room.

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May and June can be chilly, and if the air is damp and there is moisture in the wickets, the experience of England's players could give them an edge which might balance the absence of any single great player in an ageing team.

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