Alan Shearer makes 'harsh' point about Jordan Henderson boos after Liverpool to Saudi transfer
Alan Shearer has slammed England supporters for booing former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.
Henderson's 12-year career at Anfield came to a surprise end in the summer when the 33-year-old joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, who are managed by Steven Gerrard. Henderson has previously been an advocate for the Rainbow Laces campaign, an annual event that aims to show solidarity with the LGBT community in sport.
Critics blasted Henderson for moving to Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal and can be punishable by death. In his first England appearance at Wembley since making the move, the ex-Reds skipper was booed by some home supporters.
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Henderson has vowed to play international football for as long as possible and received backing from Gareth Southgate post-match. Speaking to the Rest Is Football podcast, former England captain Shearer also backed the midfielder - questioning what fans would do if placed in a similar position.
"I thought that was extremely harsh,” he said. “Would I be correct in saying that 98 or 99 percent of those that booed him, if given the same chance, put in the same position to earn £700,000 per week, would they say no to that?" Shearer told the podcast.
"You can't blame him for that (being selected). The work he has done off the field, as well as on the field. He's been a great captain for Liverpool - a fantastic leader. He's taken Liverpool to heights that they hadn't been to for a long time.
"So I don't agree with the criticism of him at all. He could have chosen not to do any work. He could have chosen not to do any
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