"On taking the knee, specifically, the Prime Minister is more focused on action rather than gestures. He added: "I would want all England fans to be respectful in any football match and, as I have said, he respects the right of those who want to peacefully protest in this way." While Joiner condemns the actions of the small minority who decided to boo the England players during their recent friendlies, he calls for a new, hard-hitting and clearer initiative to be launched. "Those players are following the original message but this original message of Colin Kaepernick has been lost. "I don't think the knee is that anymore but ultimately the players are taking a knee to fight discrimination - and it worries me that it will continue into the Euros."

Source: Sky sports June 07, 2021 13:16 UTC