[Grammar] Temporal Grammar Question

[WilliamRota]

Hello, I have a doubt on following structure:'' wondered
whether he dared tell her he'd heard the name 'john'."
Would't it be necessary to use 'would' instead of a simple past?

 

[5jj]

Welcome to the forum, William. :hi:

''He wondered whether he dared tell her he'd ( = had) heard the name '[STRIKE]j[/STRIKE]John'."
Would'nt it be necessary to use 'would' instead of a simple past?

No, it's not necessary.