Man Utd hero Marcus Rashford takes knee for Black Lives Matter alongside Prem stars days after school meals victory – The Sun

MARCUS RASHFORD continued his fight for social justice as he joined Premier League stars in showing solidarity with Black Lives Matter.

The Manchester United whizkid scored a stunning victory off the field this week as he managed to force the Government into a U-turn over providing free school meals this summer.

And Rashford, 22, took a knee while raising his right fist before the hard-fought 1-1 draw against top-four rivals Tottenham.

Every player in last night's fixtures, as well as Wednesday's Project Restart kick-off, went down on one knee to join worldwide anti-racism protests.

Footie stars have been using their position to highlight issues of inequality and Rashford has emerged as a powerful voice.

In a moving open letter to MPs, the striker called for kids from poorer backgrounds to be given food when schools are closed

And after initially dismissing the impassioned plea, the Government relented and will provide £15 a week meal vouchers for struggling kids in England during the summer holidays.

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