Anthony Watson: Criticise our performance, not decision to take a knee

'I just feel very strongly that it’s a double standard at the moment,' said the Bath wing, who starts Saturday’s match against Italy

England players take a knee at Twickenham. Picture: David Davies/PA

Anthony Watson has hit back at critics on social media objecting to England players taking a knee before Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations defeat by Scotland.

Sixteen members of Eddie Jones’ squad made the gesture in support of the fight against racism during a designated ‘moment of reflection’ before the Calcutta Cup defeat at Twickenham.