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England players should have ‘taken industrial action’ over the racist treatment of Sterling
Unison assistant general secretary Roger McKenzie, one of Britain’s most senior black union officials, said the team should have picked the ball up and walked off the pitch
Raheem Sterling taunts the opposition’s fans

ENGLAND players should have “taken industrial action” and walked off the pitch in protest at the racist treatment of Raheem Sterling, Unison assistant general secretary Roger McKenzie said today.

The Manchester City striker scored one of five England goals in a Euro 2020 qualifier in Montenegro on Monday. 

His goal was met with racist taunts from home fans, and he put his hands to his ears as he celebrated. 

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