England's Marcus Rashford said he will "never apologise for who I am" in an emotional statement after receiving racist abuse following the side's Euro 2020 final defeat. "I'm Marcus Rashford, 23-year-old black man from Withington and Wythenshawe, South Manchester. England captain Harry Kane lashed out at those who had posted the racial slurs -- following England manager Gareth Southgate who had said the abuse was "unforgivable". "They deserve support and backing not the vile racist abuse they've had since last night (Sunday). The racist attacks were strongly condemned by the English Football Association whose president, Prince William, said he was "sickened" by the abuse.

Source: News 24 July 13, 2021 06:51 UTC