Defender Demi Stokes said the Great Britain's women's football squad "feel strongly" about their decision to take the knee before games at the Tokyo Olympics this month. British Olympic Association's (BOA) Andy Anson added: "By taking the knee, our women's football side are embodying the values of Team GB." Three captains namedThe Team GB squad arrived in Tokyo last weekThe FA also confirmed Scotland's Kim Little, Wales' Sophie Ingle and England's Steph Houghton have all been named as captains of the Team GB squad. Midfielder Little wore the armband during a behind-closed-doors friendly against New Zealand on Wednesday, which Team GB are believed to have won 3-0 external-link . Team GB will also face Japan and Canada in Group E. The top two teams will advance to the quarter-finals, as well as the best third-place finishers.

Source: BBC July 15, 2021 07:52 UTC