'Some people aren't understanding the message' – Southgate criticises fans who booed

Gareth Southgate says “some people aren’t understanding the message” after fans at the Riverside Stadium jeered when players took a knee before England’s friendly win over Austria.

Boos circulated around the stadium before kick-off but were drowned out by applause from other supporters.

“I was pleased it was drowned out by the majority of the crowd but we can’t deny it happened,” said Southgate.

Players have been taking a knee to highlight racial injustice.

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