LeBron James backs Liverpool's Jordan Henderson for 'FIFA 16' cover

LeBron backs Henderson for 'FIFA 16' cover

Basketball superstar LeBron James has pledged his support for Jordan Henderson to be on the cover on video game FIFA 16.

James is a Liverpool fan and said on his Facebook page that the "James Gant always reps LFC on the virtual pitch".

s/o to my LFC family Jordan Henderson, you got my vote!!! James Gang always reps LFC on the virtual pitch #YNWA #VoteHenderson #IPROMISE #StriveForGreatness http://bit.ly/1Gbctm5

Posted by LeBron James on Thursday, 2 July 2015

It was revealed last month that fans would have the chance to vote for who they wanted to join Lionel Messi on the artwork of this year's instalment of the football game.

The other players in with a chance of joining Messi on the cover are Sergio Aguero, Thibaut Courtois and Harry Kane. Voting closes on the EA Sports website tomorrow.

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