Gareth Southgate has condemned the England fans who booed the both sets of players who knelt before the start of the match against Austria on Wednesday night.
“It’s not something I want to here,” Southgate said.
“On behalf of our black players, it feels a criticism to them.
“Some people seem to have got into their head it’s a political thing.
“I was pleased it was drowned out. Some people aren’t quite understanding the message.”
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