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'The system is broken' - Alexander-Arnold speaks out against racism with Black Lives Matter boots for Merseyside derby

Trent Alexander-Arnold has called for "meaningful change" to fight racism as he declared that "the system is broken" in a powerful message on Twitter.

Premier League teams have been kneeling before matches to show solidarity with the protests against racism and police brutality that have spread across the world in the last month.

The Liverpool full-back is going a step further for his side's clash against Everton on Sunday by wearing boots carrying the message Black Lives Matter.

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The 21-year-old will raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation by auctioning off the boots after the game and he has vowed to use his platform to help the struggle for equality.