DANNY ROSE HAS backed England team-mate Raheem Sterling’s fight against the English media’s portrayal of black players.
Sterling was critical of the media after he was abused by a fan against Chelsea in December, saying that the media “fuel racism” with the way they portray black players.
And Tottenham defender Rose has come out to back Sterling as England get set to start their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against the Czech Republic on Friday and Montenegro on Monday.
“Raheem was only saying what we all say in the dressing room. It’s sad really but he’s 100% spot on with what he said,” Rose told BBC Sport .
“The stick he used to get from the media was bang out of order. When he put the [Instagram] post up about the media we were all over the moon with that because we all agree. Fair play to Raheem.”
Sterling’s Instagram post noted the difference in portrayals between white footballers and black footballers, showing an example of depictions including two of his Manchester City team-mates.
One story involved Tosin Adarabioyo spending £2.25m on a property “despite having never started a Premier League match” for the club, while one about Phil Foden buying his mother a home while adding he had ”set up a future”.
“One of the few positive things about social media now is you have a voice and you can influence people,” Rose added.
“Now it’s not just boys in the dressing room talking about the media targeting Raheem, the general public have now seen it. We hope it changes but it doesn’t affect Raheem in any way, which we are all grateful for.”
The issue remains at the forefront this season, with Callum Hudson-Odoi suffering alleged racial abuse during Chelsea’s Europa League clash with Dynamo Kiev .
“I was only reading this morning about what Callum had gone through,” Rose added. “It will not be solved overnight.
“There will be one or two further cases in the future before we get to a solution. I wouldn’t like to say I don’t have faith in the authorities to deal with it as that would be worrying but it is sad. I hope Callum has not been affected by it and if ever he needs to talk, I’m here.”
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What would Calderon know ? . He said Zidane had rejected the offer last week ! Absolute chancer !
Zidane was blessed to have Ronaldo while manager. 99% of game’s were won by him alone over that 3 year success. Zidane won’t know how to rebuild that team to same nights. He needs to sort the Courtouis and wife issue first. Very messy and and unsightly affair all together. Zidane is a legend, Madrid are a toxic club.
@Virgil Van Rock: yawn … see you May 2020 ya mouth !
@Limón Madrugada: Watch out for the parasite Limon
@Limón Madrugada: surely you can get a room before then
@David Weston: surely you’ll find a better one liner by then
@Limón Madrugada: for you pair ?Nah that one is about right
@Limón Madrugada: Point proven Ronaldo drags Juve into last 8, just like last 3 year’s with Real, don’t know what the other guy is chomping at the bit for, parasite ??
@Virgil Van Rock: no ones denying Ronaldos effect . But your clinging to Courtois’ love life is tenuous . Maybe Liverpool should sign Ronaldo ..
@Virgil Van Rock: just wondering when you’ll change your identity , when Liverpool win … or when they lose … either way you’ll be someone else by next month
@Limón Madrugada: Lemon seriously would you Kop on you imbecile
100% spot on to not bring him. Legendary manager but think his time at the top is over the game has passed him by IMO. Be interesting to see him try and win a world cup with Portugal.
@Drew Walsh: Mourinho is a great manager for a tournament . But I think it’s not just a coincidence that why I try to type his name my spellcheck insists on correcting to ‘ mourning’
Would’ve been fun to see him there again
Who’d want to manage a guy like Ramos who cost his own team by cheating
@Martin Brennan: you do mean Sergio Ramos who has 4CL , 3 or 4 ligas , two euros , 1 World Cup 3 world club championships a couple of Copa del Reys ?? Nah he’s a loser
@Limón Madrugada: a drug cheating loser
@Getard Lanslanger: who happens to have loads of medals and no history of drugs , unlike for example Pep Guardiola …
Jose won’t get a massive job like that again. A talented manager but one who’s ego outgrew the talent, and ended up becoming an insufferable bore