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Deeney: Don't let Black Lives Matter movement lose momentum

Troy Deeney says it is crucial to keep up the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Premier League footballers have taken a central role in the conversation about race and systemic inequality in the UK, with every player kneeling in support before every match since play resumed.

Deeney is pleased with the progress being made within the game but is keen to ensure the movement doesn’t peter out without achieving real change.

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"It's at the forefront of everyone's mind. The hardest part is to keep the conversation going," Deeney told BBC Sport.