Should footballers take the knee?

<p>They've been booed and criticised but the England team insist they'll begin tonight's match by taking the knee. A former professional footballer tells us why it matters to the players so much.</p><p><br></p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: </em><a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/329d522b-e3cc-46d9-a553-242d74ffcd49/thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</em></a><em>. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Guest:&nbsp;Clarke Carlisle, ex-professional footballer, pundit and mental health consultant.</p><p><br></p><p>Host:&nbsp;Manveen Rana.</p><p><br></p><p>Clips used: BBC.</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>