Henderson admits England supporters booing him off against Australia 'hurt'

Jordan Henderson admitted being booed by England supporters as he departed the pitch against Australia 'hurt' after later being told that some fans inside Wembley were unhappy with his decision to move to Saudi Arabia.

The former Liverpool captain has been criticised for moving to the nation in the summer given Saudi Arabia's human rights record and homosexuality being illegal in the country.

Henderson left Anfield to join Al Ettifaq but has maintained his position in Gareth Southgate's England set-up at the expense of other Premier League stars, despite playing in a developing league.

The 33-year-old explained he wasn't first aware of boos following him off the pitch when he was substituted in the 62nd-minute of England's win over Australia before being told about it by others.

'At the time, not really [hear the boos] but after game got told there was a little bit going on,' he told Channel 4.

'Of course it hurst because every time you pull on shirt it's a proud moment, playing for teammates, country and fans really.

'Of course it hurts but that's part and parcel of it, I have had enough criticism over career to have stuff like that.'

'I asked that question after the game and a journalist said it's because I play in Saudi Arabia. That's a decision I made few months ago but it doesn't change who I am as a person.'