Liverpool star Harvey Elliott says England fans booing Jordan Henderson was ‘not nice to see’ as he hails former Reds captain as a ‘massive inspiration’ on English football

Harvey Elliott was left ‘upset’ by the booing of Jordan Henderson from some England supporters but backed his former Liverpool captain to shrug off any criticism.

Gareth Southgate claimed that jeering the 33-year-old at Wembley defied logic after Henderson signed for Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.

Elliott watched the friendly win over Australia while on Under-21 duty and echoed the England boss.

‘It’s upsetting, it’s not nice to see,’ Elliott said. ‘Hendo is a massive inspiration, not just to myself but to many around the world. After what he has done for English football it’s not nice to see.

‘It’s his decision, it’s his career. As a nation we need to get behind these players and support them. It wasn’t nice but knowing Hendo I’m sure it hasn’t fazed him. He’s a positive person. He just wants to do the best for himself in his career.’

Harvey Elliott was ‘upset’ by the booing of Jordan Henderson from some England fans

Jordan Henderson was booed off by England supporters after being substituted at Wembley 

Elliott regularly seeks Henderson’s counsel on his career and is planning to reach out to the midfielder after the international break.

That will come once Lee Carsley’s Young Lions attempt to secure a third consecutive victory in European Championship qualifying against Ukraine, played in Slovakia.

‘I haven’t (messaged him) yet, I didn’t want to make too much of a fuss about it, no-one should,’ Elliott added.

‘It’s a few individuals who have different points of views. I don’t think he would take it to heart too much. He has been through a lot in his career and it’s just another barrier he is going to run through.’