Jordan Henderson is facing criticism both on and off the pitch. Jill Scott, a fellow Mackem and former England international, expressed her disappointment that she couldn’t watch Henderson play due to his move to the Saudi Pro League, where same-sex relationships can be punishable by death. On the pitch, Henderson’s performance has also been called into question. During the match against Ukraine, he looked off the pace and failed to close down space, which led to Ukraine’s opening goal. In a midfield that includes Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, Henderson is losing his grip on a starting position. He missed a chance to score and was seen being directed by Rice on where he should be on the pitch. Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia has put his chances of being involved in the England team in jeopardy, as he will be 34 during next summer’s European Championships. The issue for England manager Gareth Southgate is that he still values Henderson, but the third midfield position remains a problem. Southgate has not shown a willingness to select a more attack-minded player and has faced criticism for his cautious approach.
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