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Jordan Henderson made his third start for Chelsea in a 2-0 victory at Everton, keeping alive his hopes of an England recall.
The 36-year-old midfielder, who joined from Brentford this summer, has been overlooked for recent Nations League matches due to a lack of playing time. England manager Thomas Tuchel has kept in contact with Henderson since the summer's World Cup.
Pedro Neto scored his first Premier League double for Chelsea, opening the scoring 44 seconds into the second half and adding a second in the 90th minute from Henderson's deflected free-kick. The result gave Chelsea back-to-back wins and their first Premier League clean sheet since January.
Henderson, playing alongside Moisés Caicedo in central midfield, indicated he remains eager to represent England. He scored twice last week for Chelsea.
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez underwent jaw surgery after a clash of heads with Jarrad Branthwaite and is expected to be back in a few weeks. Everton's Thierno Barry missed a header straight at Martínez with the goal half-empty.
Source: ESPN - Sun Oct 18, 12:30 PM ET
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