LONDON: England full-back Danny Rose has praised his international team-mate Raheem Sterling for criticising the portrayal of black players in the media.
Sterling, who has often been targeted by negative headlines, used Instagram to highlight the disparity in the way stories involving black players were reported by newspapers. In the wake of being allegedly abused by Chelsea fans, Sterling posted conflicting headlines about Manchester City duo Tosin Adarabioyo and Phil Foden buying houses.
“Raheem was only saying what we all say in the dressing room,” Rose told BBC Sport. “It’s sad really but he’s 100 per cent spot on with what he said. The stick he used to get from the media was bang out of order. When he put the post up about the media we were all over the moon with that because we all agree. Fair play to Raheem.
“One of the few positive things about social media now is you have a voice and you can influence people...”
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