Critics question England football manager Gareth Southgate's decision-making ahead of a major tournament, with sports commentator Lianne Sanderson expressing concerns. The handling of players Jordan Henderson and Jude Bellingham is under scrutiny. Henderson, who recently moved to Saudi Arabia, was jeered by fans at Wembley, a reaction Southgate defended as illogical.
Gareth Southgate criticised for 'tone-deaf' response to Jordan Henderson boos More below 👇 https://t.co/ENdfGZkCRK
Jordan Henderson booed off by England fans at Wembley after Saudi Arabia move Full story 👇 https://t.co/tDaBPIRsqE
‘It defies logic’: Southgate defends Henderson after Wembley boos https://t.co/qXGJ6RBKI0
Southgate on Henderson booing: “I don’t understand it” What an extraordinary comment https://t.co/eGglMM6kXk
Gareth Southgate claims booing of Jordan Henderson 'defies logic'... after the midfielder was jeered by England fans in his first appearance at Wembley since moving to Saudi Arabia https://t.co/aiVLyP9gnv https://t.co/isoqCM3DFU
Gareth Southgate says it "defies logic" that England fans would boo Jordan Henderson. "He's a brilliant role model in his professionalism. Some people decided to boo, I really don't understand what that is for." More ⬇ https://t.co/Ba7iwPzSCE
It's depressing that Jordan Henderson should be England captain after he 1. Debased his support for LGBT people by going to Saudi Arabia while pretending it wasn't for the money 2. Campaigned for a Saudi Arabia World Cup. Evidently in football, stances often mean nothing.
Jordan Henderson booed off. Harry Maguire's name was being sung earlier. Football crowds are nothing if not unpredictable.
Loud boos for Jordan Henderson as he’s substituted at Wembley
"I think Southgate gets away with quite a few poor decisions!" 😤 "He's the type of guy who would put Bellingham on the bench and play Henderson!" 🤬 Lianne Sanderson worries that Gareth Southgate's decision making may stop England from winning a major tournament 👀 https://t.co/nYNO6bY0cr