By Neil Ashton Follow @@neilashton_ On the flip chart outside England’s dressing room in Miami last week, Roy Hodgson had made it clear that the players were not to discuss the strengths of individual Italians. Gianluigi Buffon, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the game, was off limits. So, too, was former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. The same rule applied to Andrea Pirlo. During routine interviews after England’s 0-0 draw with Honduras in the Sun Life Stadium, Jordan Henderson, Phil Jagielka, Joe Hart, Leighton Baines and Glen Johnson were all on message. On Saturday, in the Arena Amazonia, Henderson will be obliged to carry out a different set of instructions on behalf of the England team. He must keep Pirlo quiet.
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Henderson must keep Pirlo quiet in England's World Cup clash with Italy
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The Group D match in Manaus is biggest of Henderson's England career
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Jack Wilshere played 'Pirlo' role in training to test Henderson
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