By AFP More by this AuthorLONDONManchester City star Raheem Sterling has urged English football to use the global anti-racism protests to initiate debates and find solutions regarding the lack of black representation in top leadership positions in the sport. But just protesting alone is not going to make a change in this country," Sterling said Monday in a BBC TV interview. "This is a time to speak on these subjects, speak on injustice, especially in my field," he added. Sterling contrasted the managerial paths of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, who have landed top roles at Rangers and Chelsea, to equally experienced black players who have been compelled to start much lower down the ladder. "The coaching staff that you see around football clubs: there's Steven Gerrard, your Frank Lampards, your Sol Campbells and your Ashley Coles.

Source: Daily Nation June 09, 2020 07:41 UTC