Rio Ferdinand has blasted 'ignorant' England fans that booed their own players for kneeling as the former Manchester United defender insisted that the gesture is 'not a political stance'.
Three Lions fans defied the wishes of Gareth Southgate and once again booed the team for kneeling before kick off against Romania on Sunday.
Footballers have taken to kneeling before every game for the past year in a defiant message against racism in all walks of life, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last May.
Rio Ferdinand has blasted the 'ignorant' England fans who continue to boo their own players
However, the return of supporters to football grounds has seen the message opposed by some fans in the stands, and despite Southgate calling for fans to respect the players' gesture, some chose to boo as Marcus Rashford & Co took the knee moments before kick off at the Riverside Stadium.