The Frenchman leapt to the defence of the ‘courageous’ trio (Picture: Getty Images)Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has sent a heartfelt message of support to England trio Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka after they were subjected to vile racist abuse following the Euro 2020 final. Despite excelling over the summer, all three players were immediately sent shocking, abusive messages on social media following the defeat while a mural of Rashford in Manchester was defaced. You win some, you lose some,’ said the Frenchman on Instagram, having himself suffered penalty shootout heartbreak in the last 16 against Switzerland. ‘You took the courage to take the penalties and you showed your worth to help your country reach the final. ‘They deserve support and backing not the vile racist abuse they’ve had since last night.

Source: Metro July 13, 2021 00:28 UTC