Southgate's selection not swayed by Henderson protest / Photo: Paul ELLIS - AFP
-
High-speed, high-risk Route du Rhum yacht race sets off Sunday
-
US, S.Korea, Japan vow 'complete' N.Korea denuclearization
-
Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests
-
Nations commit to get nature goals back on track
-
OKC's Holmgren to miss at least eight weeks as Thunder injury woes deepen
-
US oil companies aim to squeeze more out of refineries
-
'Not very smart' - Verstappen slams Red Bull stable-mate after clash
-
Leclerc quickest in Mexico GP practice
-
Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine
-
Polish riot police deployed as deposed court chief sets off crisis
-
Sun Goddess wins at Breeders' Cup, O'Brien leads Baffert
-
Young Canadians focus on mental health at key climate trial
-
Nations agree push to get nature goals on track
-
'Breath of fresh air' truce brings hope to Ukraine's ravaged Kherson
-
Leclerc shows practice pace as Antonelli prowls in Mexico
-
British king reflects on colonial atrocities in Guyana
-
Trump, Milei under pressure to explain Bolsonaro flight from Brazil
-
Nations agree crucial texts in overtime at UN nature summit
-
Hakimi bags hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain rip Le Havre to pieces
-
NBA Trail Blazers lose guard Morant for four weeks
-
Polish riot police deployed after court chief suspended
-
UN nature summit in extra time as nations grapple for deal
-
Emery's focus fully on Fulham despite Barcelona tie
-
Complaints upheld against Swiss TV commentary on Israeli bobsleigher
-
Reigning champs chase history in New York Marathon
-
Tielemans glad Man Utd sticking with Carrick
-
Monaco taken off global money-laundering 'grey list'
-
Scottish police probe Andrew, Epstein stay at royal castle: UK media
-
Canada, EU launch new alliance with deals on Ukraine, minerals, AI
-
Medvedev into Vienna semis and books ATP Finals place
-
Tears, fear, anger: relatives of Spain train crash dead await fate
-
UN nature talks in extra time as nations struggle to reach deal
-
Spurs get Maddison boost ahead of Palace clash
-
Meta settles, leaving Snap sole defendant in new social media trial
-
French authorities fear new street violence at Halloween protests
-
Chelsea manager Alonso dismisses talk of Estevao loan deal
-
Rickelton, Mulder centuries lift South Africa's chances in Test decider
-
Thousands of students, workers hold peaceful protests in Italy
-
Maresca adamant Donnarumma can be dropped but first name selected
-
Iraola glad to raise Liverpool fans' hopes but says hard work ahead
-
EU and Canada to 'withstand shocks together' with new alliance
-
Pope Leo makes history with US midterm vote
-
Flick praises Yamal 'mentality' after missing out on Ballon d'Or
-
Arsenal boss Arteta fires 'Disneyland' warning at Dowman after Fleetwood red card
-
Binance heist: How were cryptocurrency billions stolen?
-
Russia's ice hockey stars come in from the cold after CAS ruling
-
France boards up ahead of Halloween protests
-
Wall Street tech rout deepens on doubts over AI spending
-
Is Bukele's troop deployment in Haiti just a rescue mission?
-
'Life in the old dog': German economy grows more than expected
Southgate's selection not swayed by Henderson protest
England manager Gareth Southgate said on Friday he does not pick his side based on "external reaction" as Jordan Henderson faces criticism for his decision to move to the Saudi Pro League.
The former Liverpool captain had been a vocal supporter of gay rights during his 12 years at Anfield.
However, Henderson's move to the Gulf kingdom, where homosexuality is illegal, has seen an England LGBTQ fan group say they will turn their back on the pitch when he plays.
England face Ukraine in Wroclaw, Poland on Saturday in a Euro 2024 qualifier.
"I don't pick the team based on external reaction," Southgate said at his pre-match press conference
"Jordan expressed himself this week and he will be sad if that is how they felt. His feelings towards that community haven't changed.
"As a team I am sure all of our fans will get behind the team when the game starts."
Ukraine are expected to be roared on by 40,000 fans in Wroclaw, with many displaced across the border by Russia's invasion.
England won the first meeting between the sides in Group C 2-0 in March, but Southgate is expecting a stiff test if the Three Lions are to maintain a 100 percent record in qualifying.
"I can't talk on a broader perspective but football wise it is just a difficult game for us," he added.
"They have players who have played in England and we know very well. We have to play our best to get the result we want."
Should England complete the formality of qualifying, Harry Kane can look forward to playing in familiar surroundings in Germany next summer.
Tottenham's all-time top goalscorer left the Premier League behind to join Bayern Munich last month and has made a fast start with three goals in three starts.
"The Euros are something at the back of our mind but we have to qualify first. I don't like to think too far ahead but hopefully by next summer it will feel a little more like home," said Kane.
But the England captain's German is not clicking quite as quickly as his play on the field for the Bundesliga champions.
"It hasn't really come along any further to be honest," Kane confessed. "I am due to start lessons when I get back because the teacher was away for a little while."
A.Mahlangu--AMWN
