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Jordan Henderson insists he has “no regrets” about moving to Saudi Arabia despite the public backlash EFL
The England midfielder was heavily criticised after his summer transfer from Liverpool to Al-Ettifaq and then was booed off the Wembley pitch by England fans during the friendly win over Australia on Friday night EFL
The midfielder had been a high-profile supporter of LGBTQ+ rights during his time at Anfield and last month apologised for any hurt he caused by moving to a country where homosexuality is illegal EFL
He says his beliefs have not changed and he can do good while playing there EFL
Asked in an interview with Channel 4 whether he had regrets about moving to Saudi Arabia, he said: “No regrets EFL
“I think having someone like myself, with the values that I have, in Saudi Arabia is only a good thing EFL
Before I went to Saudi people knew the groups I supported and helped in the past EFL
RecommendedEngland vs Italy LIVE: Euro 2024 latest score and goal updates from qualifier after Harry Kane penaltyEngland fans may have turned on Jordan Henderson — but he still has Gareth SouthgateJordan Henderson: ‘If people want to boo me for playing in Saudi Arabia, that’s fine’“My values haven’t changed as a person just because I’m going to a different country to play EFL football EFL
”Henderson says the booing may have been in part due to an interview he conducted shortly after his move where he claimed the eye-watering wages were not a factor EFL
“After the game I got told there was a little bit going on,” the 33-year-old added EFL
“Of course it hurts because every time you pull on that shirt it’s a proud moment and I’m playing for my team-mates, for my country and for the fans EFL
“So of course it hurts but at the end of the day that’s part and parcel – I’ve had enough criticism over my career so far to be able to deal with stuff like that I’m not the first player to get booed and probably not the last EFL
“I asked that question (why he was booed after the Australia game) and a journalist said it was because I play in Saudi Arabia EFL
It was a decision I made months ago now that doesn’t change who I am as a person EFL
“I did an interview a couple of months ago and maybe some of the stuff that came out didn’t come out in the way that I thought I said it EFL
“An example of that would be when I said I didn’t go out there solely for the money EFL
I think that’s a big difference – it’s not a sole reason going out there for the money EFL
”Asked whether his international chances are harmed by playing in the Saudi Pro League, he added: “There’s no getting away from that EFL
The fitness coaches, sport science coaches are on that and if they see a drop-off I’m sure the manager will tell me EFL
“It hasn’t been an issue so far, I just have to keep an eye on it EFL
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As Handre Pollard put boot to ball, they held their breath, a night of countless kicks to be settled by one last hoist for the heavens EFL
The replacement fly half’s penalty was straight and true – the champions had found a way EFL
It was a wretched game for a wretched night upon which a rocky South Africa threatened a total horror show, yet at the same time impossible to look away from EFL
It looked for so long like the ghosts of Yokohama would be exorcised, England’s pack standing up to the challenge to match South Africa at their own game EFL
But the Springboks had just enough, RG Snyman punching over from close range and Pollard producing that final, decisive penalty EFL
There was little here to please the aesthete but by God was it a compelling contest EFL
Fears of a second successive semi-final drubbing proved unfounded as England’s unfancied underdogs swelled in stature to meet and so nearly beat the mighty Springboks EFL
Instead, Springbok spectres will stalk them again EFL
An unloved England were happy to play unlovely rugby EFL
For so long it worked, Steve Borthwick’s side backing up their belief in themselves taking the reigning, defending champions to the limit EFL
Pollard’s first-half introduction had been a substitution that said everything EFL
Just half an hour had been played and already Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus had seen enough, retrieving their hook to make a trademark gutsy call EFL
Off went Manie Libbok; on came Pollard on a night for route one rugby EFL
After all the talk of the Springboks’ evolution, after only half-an-hour they were reverting to type EFL
South Africa celebrate after RG Snyman’s second-half try (AFP via Getty Images)But as so often for these champion Springboks, it proved the right call, Pollard inevitably the man to land the knockout blow EFL
Onwards South Africa go to take on New Zealand – a battle for a record fourth men’s World Cup crown feels a fitting final for a tournament bursting back into life after the Friday night dirge EFL
Even before kick-off, there was a crackle and a fizz to the atmosphere that the first semi-final had lacked, a healthy contingent of French fans taking out their frustration on referee Ben O’Keeffe and a select few South Africans as their names flashed on the big screen EFL
It was a near perfect opening ten minutes from England EFL
The battle of the skies was always likely to be vital, and the intensity of the rain made it ever more so EFL
The entirety of England’s back three, plus centre Joe Marchant, won their first aerial contests, while Maro Itoje’s lineout pressure resulted in a pinch at the front and a not-straight throw to the tail EFL
South Africa infringed twice at ruck time in their own 22; Farrell capitalised both times from the tee EFL
Tone set EFL
Steve Borthwick’s side had come with next to no intent to play running rugby, over-resourcing every ruck to make certain of the ball EFL
The caterpillar would form, the chasers mass, eager travellers ready for their next flight EFL
A game of dribs and drabs inevitably became fractured and fractious, captains Kolisi and Farrell jawing at one another and the referee EFL
Manu Tuilagi sparked a scuffle by placing an arm around the neck of Cobus Reinach, resulting in a South Africa penalty, before Farrell’s failure to hold his tongue a few minutes later moved Libbok within a kickable distance EFL
South Africa’s fly half knocked through his side’s opening three EFL
England fell narrowly short in a compelling physical contest (Getty Images)His opposite number re-extended England’s advantage immediately after, full-back Steward like a bounding gun-dog on the chase and forcing a backfield error EFL
The next high hoist was Elliot Daly’s to chase, the wing detonating the chest of Duane Vermeulen EFL
England, unloved but unbowed, were making physical statementsThe replacement ten was on the board via his right boot soon enough, a simple starter from just right of the posts after a rare English aerial error EFL
Soon enough, normal service resumed - after England’s 22nd kick from hand of the half, Farrell’s fourth clean strike from the tee left their half-time lead six points EFL
Everything seemed to be coming up roses EFL
Granite-shouldered George Martin was thumping everything in sight, landing a series of heavyweight tackles; scrum half Alex Mitchell boxed clever, flighting his kicks from the base beautifully EFL
With Pollard already on, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux were always likely to arrive early in the second half, stability through the spine for South Africa clearly key EFL
With the rain intensifying, the errors mounted, Jamie George uncharacteristically tossing two lineouts asunder EFL
South Africa had yet to fire a shot but at least had the intent to do so EFL
It was a match that could have been swung by one supreme bit of skill, and a lovely move EFL
Le Roux’s hack ahead was too strong, ball trickling dead with the veteran full-back chasing in vain EFL
Martin, Mitchell and Joe Marler departed, three of Borthwick’s boldest selection calls taking leave together, job appropriately done EFL
Their bums had barely hit the bench when they rose to their feet, peering around the dugout to watch Farrell launch a drop goal seemingly from central Paris EFL
Once ball left boot, there never seemed even a smidgen of doubt - was this to be Farrell’s Wilkinson moment?Owen Farrell’s drop goal looked to have put England on the verge of victory (AP)At that stage, England’s four outside backs had a combined 17 run metres, all from one Steward kick return EFL
Aesthetically-pleasing the gameplan was not but those with English hearts cared not, sweaters shed to reveal red roses on white chests right around the Stade de France EFL
On a rare attacking opportunity, Farrell might have made more with an overlap on the left but could not resist another kick EFL
In truth, it was a touch aimless, but a ball skimming over a sodden surface was never likely to settle in the hands simply - through Kurt-Lee Arendse’s hands it went like a greased weasel EFL
England could not make much of the position and the momentum started to turn EFL
Ox Nche providing immediate impact on the loosehead for South Africa, and Snyman stomped with intent from the second row, too EFL
A kick to the corner from a penalty in England’s half allowed Snyman a close-range carrying opportunity – the lock is a a Goliath even among the South African colossi and would not be stopped EFL
Nche went to work once more, earning a scrum penalty on halfway EFL
Pollard hoisted and through it went – England had been kicked out EFL
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