'Fans should 'put themselves in the shoes of those young players' - Gareth Southgate confirms England will take knee

England boss happy with the togetherness between club rivals

Gareth Southgate now has his squad together ahead of the European Championship (Nick Potts/PA)

Gareth Southgate says England will take the knee at the European Championship despite the potential for an "adverse reaction" as those that booed the gesture at Middlesbrough only strengthened the group's resolve.

The Three Lions have made the anti-racism stance in every match since international football resumed last year and will continue to do so despite some negative reaction when supporters returned on Wednesday.