I agree where the article says that he sets the tempo and style of our play. Our play is that of a team that would be fudged without set pieces. Despite having the world's most prolific striker up front for us.
In fact, that article sums up much of what's been wrong with English football for a long time now.
"Never mind that he's not much of a footballer, Henderson has heart."
"Never mind that he's not much of a footballer, Henderson runs a lot."
"Never mind that he's not much of a footballer, Henderson loves his team."
"Never mind that he's not much of a footballer, Henderson shouts when he's on the pitch."
Football for the cognitively challenged.