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England defender Danny Rose backs Raheem Sterling's criticism of media

| 19 March 2019

Danny Rose backs Raheem Sterling's criticism of media

Sterling has previously highlighted the disparity in the way stories involving black players were reported by newspapers.

England full-back Danny Rose has praised his international team-mate Raheem Sterling for criticising the portrayal of black players in the media.

Sterling, who has often been targeted by negative headlines, used Instagram to highlight the disparity in the way stories involving black players were reported by newspapers.

In the wake of being allegedly abused by Chelsea fans, Sterling posted conflicting headlines about Manchester City duo Tosin Adarabioyo and Phil Foden buying houses.

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Good morning I just want to say , I am not normally the person to talk a lot but when I think I need my point to heard I will speak up. Regarding what was said at the Chelsea game as you can see by my reaction I just had to laugh because I don't expect no better. For example you have two young players starting out there careers both play for the same team, both have done the right thing. Which is buy a new house for there mothers who have put in a lot of time and love into helping them get where they are, but look how the news papers get there message across for the young black player and then for the young white payer. I think this in unacceptable both innocent have not done a thing wrong but just by the way it has been worded. This young black kid is looked at in a bad light. Which helps fuel racism an aggressive behaviour, so for all the news papers that don't understand why people are racist in this day and age all i have to say is have a second thought about fair publicity an give all players an equal chance.

A post shared by Raheem Sterling x 😇 (@sterling7) on Dec 9, 2018 at 1:54am PST

"Raheem was only saying what we all say in the dressing room," Rose told BBC Sport.

"It's sad really but he's 100 per cent spot on with what he said.

"The stick he used to get from the media was bang out of order. When he put the post up about the media we were all over the moon with that because we all agree. Fair play to Raheem.

"One of the few positive things about social media now is you have a voice and you can influence people.

"Now it's not just boys in the dressing room talking about the media targeting Raheem, the general public have now seen it.

"We hope it changes but it doesn't affect Raheem in any way, which we are all grateful for."

Rose also thanked his Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate for the support he received in the wake of revelation that he suffered from depression.

The Tottenham left-back disclosed his diagnosis with the mental health condition before the World Cup.

He added: "It was one of the best things I've done.

Danny Rose revealed he suffered from depression in the build-up to the World Cup (Nick Potts/PA)

"Looking back I would have maybe said something after the World Cup. For a short space of time the focus was on me and I was a bit uncomfortable with that.

"The messages and support I received was amazing. I probably wish I had done it sooner than I did, but I did it and I'm happy.

"Gareth was brilliant. He always is whenever I speak to him.

"We went for a walk on the morning it came out and he just gave me some advice. All through the World Cup he was checking on me.

"When I'm not with the squad I am in contact with him."

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