Harry Kane slams critics over taking a knee before matches

Tottenham Hotspur captain Harry Kane has explained why Premier League players feel the need to continue to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, with the striker responding to those who believe it is an empty gesture. Kane has joined every Premier League footballer in taking a knee before each game since football returned in June, with the pre-match anti-racism demonstration continuing into the 2020/21 season. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Spurs forward said: “I think we are a huge platform to share our voices across the world, to be honest. Obviously we have done a lot with Black Lives Matter and taking the knee before games. I hear people talking about taking the knee and whether we should still be doing it, and for me I think we should. “What people don’t realise sometimes is we are watched by millions of people around the world, and of course for the person who watches the Premier League every week, they see the same thing every week. “But I think if you look around the world, you see children watching the game for the first time, seeing us all take a knee and asking their parents why we take the knee … I think it’s a great chance for people to explain why and get their point across. I think education is the biggest thing we can do - adults can teach generations what it means, and what it  means to be together and help each other, no matter what your race. "I don’t like it when people say we should just play football and stick to kicking a ball.. because we are a huge platform. We come across to millions around the world. Our voices should be heard.” Source- Independent Join us on Telegram!

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