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Jun 2021
24m 20s

Should footballers take the knee?

THE TIMES
About this episode

They've been booed and criticised but the England team insist they'll begin tonight's match by taking the knee. A former professional footballer tells us why it matters to the players so much.


This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.


Guest: Clarke Carlisle, ex-professional footballer, pundit and mental health consultant.


Host: Manveen Rana.


Clips used: BBC.


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