Andros Townsend praises ‘very brave’ Danny Rose for speaking out on racism

• Crystal Palace midfielder calls for other players to do the same
• Tottenham defender had expressed frustration at lack of action

Andros Townsend has applauded Danny Rose’s “bravery” in revealing his true feelings about racism and, following a shameful weekend for English football, is urging other players to exhibit similar honesty.

Four separate reported instances of alleged racial abuse before, during and after Premier League and Football League matches on Saturday appeared to emphasise a problem highlighted only last week by Rose. The England and Tottenham left-back said he could not wait “to see the back of” football because of frustration at the lack of action taken against spectators guilty of racial abuse.

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