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Nottingham Post
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Mat Kendrick

Every word of the FA's strongly-worded statement on England's unequivocal taking the knee stance

England's national team and the Football Association have reiterated their stance on taking the knee with an unequivocal statement on the eve of their Euro 2020 involvement.

Boss Gareth Southgate and the Three Lions players have repeatedly said that they will take the knee before all of their games in the tournament.

They have explained that the pre-match actions are as a peaceful protest against discrimination and having nothing to do with any political ideologies.

When they took the knee in the team's warm-up friendlies ahead of the tournament at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium the gesture was booed by some supporters.

Boss Gareth Southgate has spoken clearly about the subject and he and his players have asked supporters to respect their stance.

England kick off their campaign against Croatia at Wembley Stadium at 2pm on Sunday.

Ahead of the game, the Football Association have issued another strongly-worded statement, which you can read in full in the box at the bottom of this piece.

The statement signs off with the words: "We encourage those that oppose this action to reflect on the message you are sending to the players you are supporting.

"Please respect their wishes and remember that we should all be united in the fight to tackle discrimination. Together.

"They will do their best for you. Please do your best for them."

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