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Liverpool midfielder Henderson delighted for Balotelli after scoring breakthrough

Liverpool vice-captain Jordan Henderson was delighted for Mario Balotelli after his Champions League goal on Tuesday.

Balotelli scored the first goal of his Liverpool career in the 2-1 Champions League success over FC Ludogorets.

Henderson said: "I thought his finish was outstanding.

"Mario led the line and held it up well. He had a couple of chances here and there and hopefully that goal will kick him on now and he will get plenty more."

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