England manager Gareth Southgate observed midfielder Jordan Henderson’s Ajax debut in a 1-1 draw against Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven. Henderson, 33, recently joined Ajax from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, making his first appearance after a delayed debut due to work permit processing. Despite Luuk de Jong’s equalizer for PSV, Henderson played the full home match at Johan Cruyff Arena.
Reflecting on the special moment, Henderson expressed his pride in representing Ajax and playing in the iconic stadium. He learned about Southgate’s attendance just before the game, hoping the England manager enjoyed the match. Henderson, a consistent presence in Southgate’s squads, had faced some criticism upon his return to England after his stint in Saudi Arabia.
