Through the pens and pencils of children, England is fighting back against racism. Children in Manchester rose to Rashford's defense, filling spaces on the wall with messages of support, encouragement and consolation. "I hope you won’t be sad for to (sic) long because you are such a good person,” wrote nine-year-old Dexter Rosier. Nicola Wellard said her children went to bed crying after England’s loss dashed hopes of a European championship this year. On Tuesday afternoon her son, 11-year-old Dougie, proudly pasted his own message on the mural.

Source: The Star July 14, 2021 07:41 UTC