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Luka Modric
Looking at the replies is like walking into a pub in Harlow with a flat roof; why would you do it?
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Djed Spence
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Glenda's Legs
Jack Jull
Although the Football Association does not keep a record of a player's religion, it is understood Spence could become the first Muslim man to play for the England team.
glasgowspur
Chris Jones
I'm not on x so can't read them, unfortunately it's not a leap to imagine what they are, but how can you cheer on your country but single out a player and expect the best results for your country?
It's nuts.
LutonSpurs
Eric Dear
Believe so.
tommysvr
Terry Venables
English if he does something good, a black muslim otherwise.
glasgowspur
Chris Jones
Yeah, sounds about right.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Its a nice story. I remember being surprised by how positive the impact of Sunak becoming PM was on British Asians of all political pursuasions. That visibility of people from all backgrounds in the highest profile roles is much more than symbolic.
Penwith Pete
John Piercy
Did Djed mention his religion or was it raised by a journo? If the former, that's fine. If the latter, why? There's absolutely no need to single out a protected characteristic. Just let the lad focus and enjoy his debut.
Does anyone have a link to the full conversation?
Does anyone have a link to the full conversation?
Chrissivad
Pat van den Hauwe
I have only seen some quotes, but it looks like he was asked about it as he didn't know he was the first Muslim to represent England.
Also this
LutonSpurs
Eric Dear
He regularly posts about his faith on Instagram.
He's OK wearing it. And GHod do we need people to see us as more than animals.
Last few weeks have felt like it more then ever. Never felt less welcome in my own country
Grays_1890
Tommy Harmer
He has mentioned it loads on his socials, been a thing for a while.
Good luck to the lad and well done for being proud of who you are and where you come from.......
Good luck to the lad and well done for being proud of who you are and where you come from.......
Gazza
Steffen Iversen
only when there is a positive spin around it, but when it’s not the case then it’s hidden. I think that’s where the balance needs addressing
Penwith Pete
John Piercy
That's great that he's confident and strong enough to do that.
I'm just uncomfortable with what feels like an insincere motive behind the question. The Djed quote above shows his maturity and openness to all humankind but the BBC headline is, 'Spence hopes to inspire as first Muslim England player', which he isn't quoted as saying in the article. It feels like stirring the pot.
Silly McSilly Face
Terry Fenwick
It is a good story, it is a bit odd that there aren't more English muslims that come into pro-football. Partly i guess many are of south asian background and cricket is a competing priority. I thought Hamza Choudary looked promising early on in his career and he played for England u21s but he never kicked on....
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
I think it will change big time. At my level there's been a huge influx of British South Asians (both indian and pakistani) over the last 5 or so years, which is something very new. Its been really good to see. Some very decent players too
LutonSpurs
Eric Dear
We've got some kids here who should have made it. Matter of time. Cricket there is incredible talent and purely on that basis, South Asians are massively under represented in first class cricket in my view.
My dream is to see an ethnic Pakistani play for Englands football team.
When Owais Shah debuted for England I was ecstatic. What a day it was.
My dream is to see an ethnic Pakistani play for Englands football team.
When Owais Shah debuted for England I was ecstatic. What a day it was.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
I still think cult hero amd Renaissance man Alfie Whiteman can get there, even though his career has suffered a recent blow and he's currently clubless. The good will out!
BrentwoodSpur
Roman Pavlyuchenko
Yiddo
Les Medley
They really need to shut down twitter, its the worst social media platform on the internet for racism and discrimination.