Raheem Sterling believes a Euro 2020 triumph would be a significant step forward for multi-cultural England in their battle against racism.
England are one of the favourites for the tournament this summer, with most of their games set to take place on home soil.
Gareth Southgate's squad includes several members from different backgrounds, such as Sterling, Marcus Rashford, Dele Alli and Jadon Sancho.
And Sterling, who has become the driving force behind football's battle against racism in England, believes home success would represent a watershed moment.
'It would be an important milestone. In our country, there are still a lot of people who are a little closed in on themselves,' Sterling said.
'I think that such success could push them to open up.
'But, in any case, an English victory for the Euros, whatever the composition of the team, would have a positive impact on the whole country and in all areas.
'I sincerely think that England is a country ready to evolve on these questions. But it will take time for things to change as candidates from minorities must also emerge.
'We will continue to push in this direction.'
Sterling's comments come just a day after he gave insight into the issue of racism in football, revealing that his first encounter with it was when he was in Liverpool's academy.
The Manchester City and England forward also revealed that he is against any quota arrangement to bring more coaches from minorities into the professional arena.
haoknprst
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no kane. borrow ederson from Brazil than waste him up on the bench. then get Laporte to play with Maguire. give the band to handerson. if players could be bought we would have done that
JohnMc2018
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I respect every Skin Color cos I am BLACK AND PROUD But Sterling should stop dreaming of Winning EURO 2020, especially when they ain't sure of Playing Harry Kane and Rashford. He should remember France are Europeans, so are Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, and even ITALY
England have every chance of winning the Euros
JohnMc2018
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England winning Euro 2020 . This is the best joke of 2020 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
ITS COMING HOME YOU WATCH
BlueBlackSnake
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England? Winning a trophy? No way!
KB007
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How about France at the worldcup
GolpoBis
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It's a tough battle. Mbappe griezmann lemar giroud vs sterling kane sancho rashford. I think England attack is better.
Okay. I got it 🤣 weed effect
ShubhankurSharma
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Better than French Attack ? 🤣🤣
It's a tough battle. Mbappe griezmann lemar giroud vs sterling kane sancho rashford. I think England attack is better.
GolpoBis
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England should improve defensively. Their attack is the best in Europe.
Better than French Attack ? 🤣🤣
GolpoBis
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England winning Euro 2020 . This is the best joke of 2020 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
voebcms
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I respect every Skin Color cos I am BLACK AND PROUD But Sterling should stop dreaming of Winning EURO 2020, especially when they ain't sure of Playing Harry Kane and Rashford. He should remember France are Europeans, so are Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, and even ITALY
nice one bro
Spartacus_Aye419
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Respect brother. I'm an Indian but my favourite continent is Africa. I hope that I visit Africa at least twice in my lifetime.
would be Nice Bro
ShubhankurSharma
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I respect every Skin Color cos I am BLACK AND PROUD But Sterling should stop dreaming of Winning EURO 2020, especially when they ain't sure of Playing Harry Kane and Rashford. He should remember France are Europeans, so are Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, and even ITALY
Respect brother. I'm an Indian but my favourite continent is Africa. I hope that I visit Africa at least twice in my lifetime.
ShubhankurSharma
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England should improve defensively. Their attack is the best in Europe.
suebdipty
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Look at the French squad who won the last world cup. Did racism stopped? Nuh-uh. Racist people will always be there, any found guilty should be ban forever. That's the solution.
Spartacus_Aye419
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I respect every Skin Color cos I am BLACK AND PROUD But Sterling should stop dreaming of Winning EURO 2020, especially when they ain't sure of Playing Harry Kane and Rashford. He should remember France are Europeans, so are Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, and even ITALY