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It’s OUR team: Euro 2024 anthem strikes a chord for England’s diversity
The rappers CreezeOn and Ke4t have teamed up with the Black Footballers Partnership for a song calling out racism while backing England
The BFP co-founder Delroy Corinaldi says it aims to “move the country forward through a united vision” to tackle discrimination in football and serve as a rallying call before England kick off in Germany against Serbia next Sunday. The melodic refrain serving as the song’s intro is Reid soulfully uttering the words: “We rise, we fall, we stand together.” It is followed by a rapid-fire roll call of England players including Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo over a garage‑inspired, bell‑and‑whistle‑laden anthemic instrumental. There are no black executives.’ Photograph: Joel Goodman/The GuardianReflecting on a society that remains as fractured as ever by the demonisation of minorities and with culture wars becoming a weapon of choice in politics, Corinaldi points to a bigger purpose.
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