Jordan Henderson has vowed not to walk away from England’s national team, after being booed by fans in their last game.
He said he will continue to give his best for his country as he has always done, despite his controversial move to the Saudi Pro League.
The former Liverpool skipper who now plays for Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, captained the England side to a 1-0 victory against Australia at Wembley. However, his substitution in the second half was met with audible jeers from a section of the crowd.
In a recent interview, Henderson acknowledged the negative reaction, saying, “It’s not nice, your own fans (booing). Everybody has got their own opinion. I love playing for England, I have done for many years, that’s why I’m still here.”
He also commented on his switch to Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal, after being an ardent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights during his time at Liverpool.
“I don’t know… if people want to boo if I’m playing in a different country, that’s fine. Whether people believe us or not is up to them,” Henderson said.
Recall that England’s manager Gareth Southgate supported Henderson, stating his surprise from the fans who booed the player, despite giving his all for the team.
When quizzed about Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup, Henderson said, “I think it will be a special tournament if they end up getting it.”