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Jordan Henderson was named runner-up for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020.
The Liverpool captain finished second to seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton after a public vote, with jockey Hollie Doyle in third place.
An unbelievable achievement to be recognised in this year's #SPOTY 🙌 We're proud of you, @JHenderson. Our captai… https://t.co/IrswvFC8ip
— LFC (Liverpool FC) 20th Dec 22:00
Henderson was included on the six-person shortlist following a year that saw him become the first Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League title, ending the club's 30-year wait for the top-flight crown.Â*— LFC (Liverpool FC) 20th Dec 22:00
Away from the pitch, the England international has received widespread praise for his support and contribution to community causes, including vital donations to foodbanks on Merseyside.
He also played a central role in the creation of the #PlayersTogether initiative, which sees Premier League footballers raise funds for NHS Charities Together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards show on Sunday evening, Henderson accepted the Team of the Year prizeÂ*on behalf of the Premier League champions.
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