Gareth Southgate was probed further about England fans' behaviour towards Jordan Henderson following his Liverpool exit
Gareth Southgate has doubled down on his pledge to keep the faith in Jordan Henderson after the former Liverpool captain was booed on England duty.
Now asked about the subject again during his latest press conference, the Three Lions' boss maintained his defence of the 33-year-old.READ MORE: 'Liverpool will deal with it' - Steve Clarke outlines Andy Robertson injury plan "I do understand why people would feel Jordan's decision doesn't align with his strong support of LGBTQ+. I don't believe his values and principles have changed. I'd back him against nearly everyone in the country in terms of what he believes in.
The 53-year-old added: "England fans have been brilliant. They're behind the team. We've had a couple of incidents I don't understand because I don't think any player in an England shirt warrants that. I grew up with John Barnes getting that kind of criticism. It doesn't help the team.
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