England and Manchester City captain Steph Houghton says Team GB's football squad have decided to take a knee during the Tokyo Olympics. Great Britain's women's football team have confirmed that they will take a knee before their matches at the Olympics in support of the fight against racism and discrimination. A team GB statement said: "The Team GB Women's Football squad have confirmed their intention to take the knee on the field of play ahead of kick-off in their games at the forthcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Football tournament in Japan. 0:33 Mark England, Team GB Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020, says he supports the women's football team taking the knee at this summer's Olympic Games. Mark England, Team GB Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020, says he supports the women's football team taking the knee at this summer's Olympic Games.

Source: Sky sports July 15, 2021 08:08 UTC