Croatia will leave the decision on taking a knee to individual players when they face England on Sunday. England's players were booed by their own supporters at the Riverside Stadium for taking the knee before both friendlies this month. Now, anti-discrimination group Kick It Out, the Football Supporters' Association and England fans group Block 109 have called on fans to show their support to the team. The statement read: '(Manager) Gareth Southgate and his England players have repeatedly stated that taking the knee is a symbol of the continuing battle against racial inequality. 'We stand with those supporters who have reacted positively by applauding the players taking part in their demonstration.

Source: Daily Mail June 10, 2021 11:22 UTC