In connection with a press conference before England’s squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, the national team captain Gareth Southgate was asked about Jake Daniels.
Since the 17-year-old Blackpool player came out as gay, several around the world have agreed behind the talent, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and now also Gareth Southgate.
– Dare to take that step so young requires courage and it helps so many, I hope that others now see what support there is in football.
– It should not even be a discussion and within a few years I hope that more people dare to take the step that Jake Daniels has now done.
In October last year, Australian Josh Cavallo became the first openly gay player at the elite level. Then he was praised by Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Twitter.
“You are a champion. Football is for everyone. Great respect”