"As team-mates we are always there to support. I have been through it myself, but that is part and parcel of being an England player. Some of the fans probably don't even know why they are booing, they listen to what is being said in the media, and a lot of the time what the media says isn't true."
"Not many people know the ins and outs of what happened in Qatar and it is for us to deal with internally. Ben has been good since he came back in and we will support him as team-mates."
"A few of us have been there, it is difficult when it is you, but you have to try not to take it too personally. The media can spin things in certain ways, which isn't always the truth and then fans can pick up on that and think it is the truth."
"Thomas Tuchel called up White as a replacement for injured Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah and said he must 'clear the air' with his England team-mates."
Ben White was booed by fans during his return to the England team after personal reasons led him to leave the 2022 World Cup. Jordan Henderson emphasized the importance of supporting teammates, noting that fans may not understand the full context of a player's situation. Henderson, who has faced similar experiences, highlighted the role of media in shaping public perception. England manager Thomas Tuchel indicated that White needs to clarify his reasons for stepping back from international duty to his teammates.
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