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Newcastle fullback Trippier: England fans booed Hendo?

Newcastle United fullback Kieran Trippier admits he didn't hear the boos of a section of England fans aimed at Jordan Henderson on Friday.

The Al-Ettifaq captain was jeered when substituted during the friendly win against Australia.

Trippier said: "I didn't notice it [booing] but I see Hendo on daily basis, he is an unbelievable character, a leader.

"What he does for the team, playing or not playing. I didn't even recognise the reception because I'm focused on my job for the team but for me Hendo is a great leader, an unbelievable person to have in the dressing room and I think 80 odd caps speaks for itself.

"On and off the pitch he's a winner, the way he demands in training, the way he demands in games, in the dressing room before the game, he makes sure everyone trains properly, he sets standards and even myself at 33, when I look at it, I follow it.

"That's what you need. Hendo has everything, is a great captain. I don't think I need to say much about Hendo's leadership For us, as players, we stick together, that's the most important thing."

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