ScottBailey Bellingham stated how having Hendo in midfield gave the team more intensity and allow him to be more attacking.
I know you will never agree, but he can add a lot of value in a midfield, but for England that would only be where Southgate sets up a more attacking style of play. Where he is more cautious then Hendo doesn’t have a beneficial role in the team.
He also acts like a captain in his role, unlike Kane. Which surely helps the youngsters in the team
