England Manager Criticizes Taking the Knee Effectiveness
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Summary
England manager Sarina Wiegman states that the Lionesses will no longer take the knee before matches due to the gesture's perceived ineffectiveness against racism, following racist abuse towards defender Jess Carter.
Key quotes
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England's players said they would stop taking the knee as it was 'clear we and football ne'
The impact of the anti-racism gesture is 'not good enough'
Jess Carter (left) has stepped away from social media after receiving racist abuse
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