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Gareth Southgate says his England players will take the knee before Monday's World Cup opener against Iran.
They have decided to continue with the gesture during the tournament in Qatar after recent talks.
"It's what we stand for as a team and have done for a long period of time," said Southgate.
"We feel this is the biggest and we think it's a strong statement that will go around the world for young people, in particular, to see that inclusivity is very important."
More to follow.
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