The Football Association urged fans to "respect the wishes" of England's players when they take the knee before Sunday's Euro 2020 clash with Croatia amid a simmering row over the gesture. England start their European Championship challenge against Croatia at Wembley in a match that could be overshadowed by controversy over the kneeling issue. With 22 500 fans due at Wembley for the Croatia game, the possibility of more booing has been raised. Southgate and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have called on fans not to boo the gesture after England's players insisted they would carry on kneeling through the tournament. "Tomorrow, our England senior men's team will begin their EURO 2020 campaign at our home, Wembley Stadium," an FA statement read on Saturday.

Source: News 24 June 12, 2021 20:48 UTC