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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists taking the knee 'is STILL having an impact' but respects Marcos Alonso's decision to stand as Chelsea star is 'entitled to do what he wants'

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson believes that players taking the knee before matches is still making a difference in the fight against racism.

The Premier League made the gesture after George Floyd, a black American man, was murdered by a police officer kneeling on his throat in May 2020.

Captains of each English top-flight side banded together and agreed on taking the knee before matches, a gesture traced back to Martin Luther King.

Chelsea left back Marcos Alonso is the latest star not to perform the gesture before matches

A handful of players have stopped kneeling with Chelsea left back Marcos Alonso the latest star not to perform the motion ahead of kick-off, but Henderson insists the gesture is 'still having an impact'.