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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-28T09:55:11.000Z",
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    "Thomas Tuchel 'disappointed' as England fans boo Three Lions star in Uruguay World Cup warm-up",
    "Imane Khelif shares video that speaks volumes after IOC move to protect women",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nJordan Henderson has promised to stand by Ben White after the Arsenal defender faced jeers from supporters at Wembley during England's draw against Uruguay.\n\nThe midfielder, who himself experienced hostile treatment from the home crowd following his controversial transfer to Saudi Arabia, expressed solidarity with his teammate.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"As team-mates we are always there to support. A lot of the fans will be in support of all of the players,\" Henderson said.\n\nHe acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, adding: \"I have been through it myself, but that is part and parcel of being an England player.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nHenderson's backing comes after White endured a turbulent 25-minute cameo in the friendly fixture.\n\nThe 28-year-old was returning to international duty for the first time since departing the 2022 World Cup squad in Qatar, citing personal reasons for his exit.\n\nWhite subsequently withdrew from England consideration throughout the remainder of Gareth Southgate's tenure as manager.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nNew head coach Thomas Tuchel opted to offer the defender another opportunity with the national team.\n\nHis brief appearance proved eventful from the moment he entered the pitch as a substitute for Fikayo Tomori, with sections of the crowd voicing their disapproval.\n\nDespite the hostile reception, White found the net to give England a 1-0 advantage, though jeers continued even after his goal.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Kimi Antonelli has enjoyed a positive start to the 2026 F1 season\n  * Thomas Tuchel 'disappointed' as England fans boo Three Lions star in Uruguay World Cup warm-up\n  * Imane Khelif shares video that speaks volumes after IOC move to protect women\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe defender's evening ended on a sour note when he conceded a penalty, which Federico Valverde converted to secure Uruguay's equaliser.\n\nHenderson was critical of the role media coverage plays in shaping supporter attitudes towards players.\n\n\"Some of the fans probably don't even know why they are booing, they listen to what is being said in the media, and a lot of the time what the media says isn't true,\" he stated.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe midfielder suggested that the full circumstances surrounding White's departure from Qatar remain private.\n\n\"Not many people know the ins and outs of what happened in Qatar and it is for us to deal with internally,\" Henderson explained.\n\nHe elaborated on how press narratives can distort public perception: \"A few of us have been there, it is difficult when it is you, but you have to try not to take it too personally, the media can spin things in certain ways, which isn't always the truth and then fans can pick up on that and think it is the truth.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHenderson stressed the importance of squad cohesion during challenging moments for individual players.\n\n\"It is really difficult when that happens, so it is important for us to make sure he is OK, which I am sure he is,\" the midfielder said.\n\nHe praised White's attitude since rejoining the England setup, noting: \"Ben has been good since he came back in and we will support him as team-mates.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nDespite the turbulent circumstances surrounding White's return, Henderson chose to focus on the positive aspects of his teammate's performance.\n\n\"I was delighted he got on and got a goal, which is the most important thing,\" Henderson concluded, emphasising that White's contribution on the pitch mattered most.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Jordan Henderson makes feelings clear after England fans boo Ben White in Uruguay draw"
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