England’s Jordan Henderson says the team will “always support” Ben White after the Arsenal defender was booed during Friday’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay at Wembley.
White, 28, returned to international duty for the first time since leaving the 2022 World Cup squad, coming on as a substitute and scoring his first England goal.
Despite the jeers, Henderson praised his resilience: “Ben has been good since he came back in and we will support him as team‑mates.”
Manager Thomas Tuchel has urged White to explain his Qatar exit to colleagues, though the player has yet to speak publicly.
BBC pundits noted the rare sight of an England scorer being booed, calling it a moment that will define his comeback.
