During the 1-0 friendly encounter against Australia on October 14, more than 80,000 England supporters at Wembley Stadium jeered captain Jordan Henderson every time he touched the ball or his name was called before the game.

The Sun reports that Jordan Henderson’s departure from Liverpool to play for Al Ettifaq Club in Saudi Arabia, where he would earn a “too huge” wage of up to 700,000 pounds per week, incited protests from England supporters.

Jordan Henderson was not happy when he was booed by English fans

“I really don’t understand it (the booing of Jordan Henderson), even shocked. He is a player with 79 caps for England. His dedication and what he has done for the team He is special. Jordan Henderson’s role both on and off the field is extremely important. So the fact that some people have decided to boo, in my opinion, really does not understand what that purpose is.” Coach Southgate said after the match.

When asked whether Jordan Henderson’s support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup would upset English fans, coach Southgate added: “What does that have to do with supporting a player?” England player? I really don’t know where things will go. However, I hope everyone will change their opinion and support Jordan Henderson and the whole team, when we are about to compete. match against the Italian team (at 1:45 a.m. on October 18, in the EURO 2024 qualifier also at Wembley Stadium)”.

The 1-1 friendly match between England and Ukraine in Poland in early September served as the catalyst for the fans’ protests against Jordan Henderson. The 3-1 victory over Scotland in Glasgow on September 13 came next.The greatest eruption, though, came on October 14, when Jordan Henderson, wearing the captain’s armband, was sent off from the opening whistle against the Australian squad at Wembley Stadium by head coach Garry Southgate.

Coach Southgate acknowledged being taken aback by the jeers directed at captain Jordan Henderson.

After playing for roughly sixty-two minutes, Kieran Trippier took over as captain and replaced Jordan Henderson. Ollie Watkins’ lone goal, scored in the 57th minute, was all that separated the England squad from Australia, but even that victory was not particularly noteworthy.

Coach Southgate also admitted: “The England team did not show their best performance (in the match against Australia). But that is because we have made changes, because many players are in the middle of the season. They need to be nourished.” strength, while ahead we have a very important match with the Italian team.”