Jordan Henderson has voiced support for Ben White after the Arsenal defender was booed by fans during England's 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay at Wembley.
White, 28, made his first England appearance since withdrawing from the 2022 World Cup squad for personal reasons and subsequently making himself unavailable for selection under Gareth Southgate. Manager Thomas Tuchel offered him a 'second chance', and White had a mixed 25-minute cameo, scoring the opener but then conceding a late penalty that allowed Federico Valverde to equalise.
Henderson, who himself faced boos after his move to Saudi Arabia in 2023, stated: 'I have been through it myself... Some of the fans probably don't even know why they are booing... not many people know the ins and outs of what happened in Qatar.' He emphasised the importance of supporting team-mates and noted that media reports often aren't the full truth.
Tuchel also addressed the booing, expressing disappointment and noting that it doesn't help anyone. He added that reactions were mixed and hoped the matter was now settled.
