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> Widely regarded as one of his country's finest goalkeepers, Dean Henderson signed for Crystal Palace in August 2023 after 12 years at boyhood club Manchester United.

The 26-year-old England international signed a five-year contract with the club, becoming Palace’s third senior arrival of the 2023 summer transfer window alongside Jefferson Lerma and Matheus França, and made his Premier League debut for the club away at Manchester City in December as the Eagles fought back from two goals down.

Like many goalkeepers before him, Henderson started as an outfield player, on the books of Carlisle United as a schoolboy.

He wasn’t just a footballer, however, and was an accomplished enough cricketer to be noticed at county level as a wicket keeper.

Joining Manchester United as a 14-year-old, Henderson quickly rose through the ranks and was soon the Under-18s regular goalkeeper, earning a nomination for the club’s prestigious Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award.

He began to gain experience out on loan, joining first Stockport County in non-league and then Grimsby Town in League Two, before being recalled to provide cover for Manchester United’s injury crisis.

A full season with Shrewsbury Town saw his reputation sky-rocket, and he began to feature for England’s Under-21s side while earning a place in the PFA League One Team of the Year.

Henderson’s move to Sheffield United on loan in 2018/19 saw the Blades secure a first promotion to the Premier League since 2007, and the ‘keeper shone.

He scooped the Championship Golden Glove award (keeping 20 clean sheets), the Blades' Young Player of the Year award and the Community Player of the Year award, for his work in the local area.

It was during this season that Henderson was also called up to the senior England squad for the first time in October 2019.

Returning to Sheffield United a year later, he won the Young Player of the Year award once again, keeping 11 clean sheets as the Yorkshire side earned a historic top-half Premier League finish.

And he also made the next step up internationally, coming on at half-time for his senior Three Lions debut when he replaced Nick Pope in a 3-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in a November 2020 friendly.

After his stellar performances on loan, Henderson returned to his parent club and began to compete with David De Gea for the No. 1 spot.

He made his senior debut in the League Cup in September 2020 before making his Champions League debut just over a month later. His Premier League bow for the Red Devils came against Southampton in November as a replacement for the injured Spaniard.

Henderson made the No. 1 spot his own in De Gea’s absence, playing 13 Premier League games and making 26 appearances overall during the 2020/21 campaign.

However, De Gea’s return saw his first-team opportunities limited, and so another loan beckoned – this time to Nottingham Forest, where Henderson impressed once again before injury curtailed his 2022/23 season.

Now, in south London, Henderson had to wait for his chance to make his debut between the sticks as his friend and fellow England teammate Sam Johnstone impressed early on in 2023/24. Ironically, Henderson's debut came against his boyhood club Man Utd in the Carabao Cup.

He lasted only 20 minutes at Old Trafford due to a hamstring injury, however he returned to make his Premier League debut a few months later - also in Manchester, albeit against the sky blue half at the Etihad.

His first season in red and blue concluded with 19 appearances in all competitions, with five clean sheets to boot. Henderson's performances in the latter part of the campaign earned him a spot in the senior England squad which finished runners-up in the 2024 UEFA European Championship.

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Taking place **today,** the Marathon March starts and finishes at Selhurst Park, via the sites and scenes of south London.

Participants – including club legend Mark Bright – will conclude their Marathon March with a glorious lap of the pitch, before enjoying a Palace-themed party at the ground!

If you’re not taking one of the **200-plus participants** in the Marathon March this year, **you can support our Marchers with a donation**, helping the Foundation to reach thousands more South Londoners in need.

Sponsoring this year’s March once again is the amazing [Utilita Giving](https://www.utilitagiving.org/), who support people out of fuel and food poverty.

**Find out how you can still get involved, and donate, below!**

### How much has been raised?

**So far, our Marchers have raised a grand total of...**

# £55,513

*As of 23:00 BST on Friday, 11th October.*

Last year, we set an all-time Marathon March record of over £102k raised – so help us keep going towards that by **donating now!**

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### What's it all about?

Each year, the Marathon March brings together Palace fans, legends and supporters to generate funds for the Foundation's variety of inspiring projects and causes.

It’s a marathon in name and nature – but instead of running, we walk, talk, and make new friends and connections on the way.

The friendly, non-competitive event is open to anyone who's up for the challenge - and marks a unique chance to talk all things Palace with like-minded people, making new friends and meeting club legends.

The seven previous years the event has been running have seen Palace fans raise over half a million pounds for young people in their community.

And with a record-breaking total of participants last year – 200 – and money raised – £102,000 – **we need your help to make it even bigger for 2024**.

Of course, there's no better way to get a real insight into the Marathon March than by viewing the highlights from last year's event...

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Palace for Life: Marathon March 2023

### When and where does it take place?

The Marathon March will take place this **Saturday, 12th October 2024**, starting at Selhurst Park, taking participants on a 26.2-mile walk around south London, and then ending with a lap of the pitch.

Participants are due to arrive at Selhurst early in the morning, with the first finishers expected to arrive back in the mid-afternoon – ready to start the subsequent party!

### Where does the March go?

Kicking off where it always does at Selhurst Park, marchers will travel past Selhurst train station and through Croydon High Street, before hitting four parks in a row: Wandle Park, Beddington Park, King George’s Park, and Wandsworth Park, and many more  sights along the way.

Check out the route reveal below!

### Who is taking part?

Over 200 members of the Crystal Palace community are set to take part, including returning club legend, Mark Bright!

Bright knows a thing or two about a Marathon March, having completed seven out of seven Marches so far.

### What do participants get?

As well as completing a personal challenge, participants will also receive a Marathon March t-shirt and finishers' medal.

In preparation, they've also enjoyed training programmes curated specially for the event. 

What's more, a special Marathon March menu – breakfast, lunch and dinner – will be keeping fuelled those taking on the challenge.

Most importantly, however, all participants have committed to raising a minimum of £300 each in sponsorship, and so will be taking part having already made a massive difference to a range of good causes.

### How can I get involved?

Palace for Life welcome everyone to the Marathon March – so if you're not taking part, come along, stand alongside the route, and lend your support to our fantastic walkers!

Want to show further support? Click the button below to donate – or, if you have any queries, please contact the Palace for Life fundraising team ([fundraising@palaceforlife.org](mailto:fundraising@palaceforlife.org)).

South London is a diverse community with hundreds of thousands of talented young people who, given the right opportunities, will contribute so much to the future of our city.

**Your donations [will directly support the Foundation's work](https://www.palaceforlife.org/news/about-us/fundraising-about-us/donate-to-the-marathon-march/) and make a real impact, for real people. Thank you.**

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Palace for Life Foundation's eighth annual Marathon March takes place today (Saturday, 12th October), raising money to help transform the lives of young South Londoners.

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The Eagles experienced a challenging start to life in the Women’s Super League last month, but bounced back to record their [first WSL win, against Leicester City](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/crystal-palace-women-leicester-october-2024/) last weekend.

Despite the two defeats, captain and centre-back Everett was a strong performer against both Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.

No Palace player won more duels (five) or tackles (three), or completed more passes (79), in the former match, whilst Everett also led by example in producing four clearances, two tackles and two blocks against the reigning WSL champions in SE25. 

Everett was chosen as September’s TEN Player of the Month by head coach Laura Kaminski.

**The Eagles’ WSL campaign continues this weekend, as Palace host Brighton & Hove Albion at the VBS Community Stadium this Sunday, 13th October (14:00 BST) – [with tickets available HERE](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Events?preFilter=6&preFilterName=3.+Women%2527s+Matches&utm_source=PALACEFC&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=web_story_290824).**

Aimee Everett has been awarded Crystal Palace Women’s TEN Player of the Month award for September.

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The England international was in strong form throughout the month, beginning with an excellent display in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, where he made six saves, including stunning stops to deny Noni Madueke and – in injury time – Nicolas Jackson.

Henderson also excelled against former club Manchester United at Selhurst Park – Palace’s first league clean sheet of the season – becoming the first goalkeeper to make seven saves and shut out the Red Devils in the Premier League since January 2020.  

In doing so, Henderson prevented a xG (expected goals) total of 1.65, with his seven saves also being the joint-most the England international has ever made in a Premier League game – a display worthy of your [Player of the Match award](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/first-team/vote-player-of-the-match-from-draw-with-man-utd/).

The goalkeeper is currently away on international duty with the Three Lions, but was the recipient of 48.2% of supporters’ votes for NET88 Player of the Month award – seeing off competition from Ebere Eze (21%) and Daniel Muñoz (15%).

Eze – who scooped [September’s Goal of the Month prize](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/ebere-eze-crystal-palace-goal-of-the-month-september-2024/) earlier this week – said of Henderson: "Hendo's been top. He's kept us in a lot of games this season. We've probably given him a bit too much to do, but he's incredible.

“When you need him, he's going to be there, so big up to him."

**You can see the full results of the NET88 Player of the Month poll below.**

You’ve voted Dean Henderson as your Crystal Palace NET88 Player of the Month for September!

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