Scholes says Henderson looks far off Chelsea's level

Paul Scholes has questioned whether Jordan Henderson still belongs at this level after his surprise Chelsea switch.

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What happened. Manchester United legend Paul Scholes suggested Chelsea midfielder Jordan Henderson looks clearly too old to still be getting a lot of minutes at this level. Henderson made a surprise summer move from Brentford to Chelsea, with the club also looking to Danny Welbeck for experience.

• Scholes claims Henderson looks 'a million miles away' from Chelsea's level
• Henderson joined Chelsea from Brentford this summer
• Chelsea also brought in Danny Welbeck for experience

Scholes' criticism adds pressure on Henderson as he settles into his new Chelsea role.

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