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Sean Dyche: 'Important' fans drowned out boos, says Burnley manager

Burnley manager Sean Dyche said it was "important" that applause from fans drowned out those who chose to boo the players taking the knee at Turf Moor.

The Clarets welcomed a full crowd for the first time since March 2020 on Saturday but lost 2-1 to Brighton in their opening Premier League game.

Players from all 20 Premier League clubs have said they will continue to take the knee this season.

"There was a lot of applause for the same moment," Dyche said of the booing.

"That's important. There was a lot of applause to drown out anybody who felt negatively about it.