“Steven inspires Liverpool without talking,” Henry told Liverpool’s official website on Thursday.
“I find it a disgrace that he didn’t win European Footballer of the Year in 2005 after Istanbul. For me, he is one of the best ever.
“Whenever you play Liverpool you know you have to get him out of the game. If not, it’s all over for you.
“He’s a midfielder and if you look at all the important goals he’s scored – well I can’t even think of a striker in the world who has scored as many important goals, never mind a midfielder. How many times has he done it in the dying seconds of a game? I am trying to think of a striker now who does it – there aren’t any. Think about it.
“For me, and I have always said this, he will be regarded as one of the greatest midfielders ever when he finishes his career. No doubt.
“I don’t know of a single word that describes Stevie G. Even if he is not playing at his best, you know you can count on him. He, for me, is Liverpool.”
