Gareth Southgateselector Englandassured that he would keep calling Jordan Henderson despite the boos he received last Friday in the match against Australia (1-0).
Hendersonwho started against the Australians, was booed when he was substituted in the second half for his decision to go on Al-Ettifaq in the summer. The English midfielder has always positioned himself in favor of LGBT rights, which is why he was criticized when he went to Saudi Arabia, a country that does not allow relationships between people of the same sex.
“I don’t think that’s a reason for him not to play”
This Monday, Southgate was asked at a press conference about whether he would continue calling Henderson33 years old, after this event. “There is no doubt. I will always choose the best players for the team, to give us the best possible chance to win. People may not agree with what Henderson did, what he said at the time that, but I don’t think so. it’s a reason not to play him and I don’t think it’s a reason to boo him,” the England coach said.
Kyle Walkerwho was with the coach in a press conference, also defended the former captain of Liverpool. “It wasn’t a pretty thing. I’ve known Jordan since I was nine. He’s like family. We stayed in a hotel for a week and above all it’s thanks to him that we’re very close and he makes sure people feel comfortable here. .” “People can have their opinions, but I fully support Jordan in what he did,” said the right back City of Manchester.
Source: La Verdad
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