Next 20 Round-Up: Callum and Jordan rounding the year off in style

Monday 5 Dec 2016
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Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves players from across the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Women’s Super League, who represent the organisation as ambassadors and help to spread the key messages of equality and inclusion.

Ross Hobart provides the latest update from the 2016-17 season, as our ambassadors make their impression on the pitch during international weekend.

Callum Wilson scored his fifth goal of the season as Bournemouth came from two goals down to beat Liverpool 4-3 at the Vitality Stadium. Sadio Mané put the visitors ahead, before Divock Origi rounded Artur Boruc to double the lead with a curling effort.

Wilson then pulled one back from the penalty spot, only for Emre Can to reaffirm the Reds’ two-goal advantage. Two quick-fire goals from substitute Ryan Fraser and Steve Cook levelled the game, before Nathan Aké bundled in the winner three minutes into stoppage time to complete a dramatic comeback and earn the Cherries their first ever win against Liverpool.

Another ‘Next 20’ ambassador enjoying the build-up to Christmas is Arsenal Ladies midfielder Jordan Nobbs, who was named England Player of the Year at the Football Association Women’s Football Awards last month. Nobbs was rewarded for her role in helping the Lionesses qualify for Euro 2017.

Back in the Premier League, Nathaniel Chalobah appeared as a late substitute for Chelsea, as they extended their league winning streak to eight matches with a 3-1 victory over title rivals Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side went ahead thanks to an own-goal from Blues captain Gary Cahill, but Diego Costa equalised midway through the second-half with a low shot past Claudio Bravo.

Willian put Antonio Conte’s side ahead following a swift counter-attack before Eden Hazard secured the victory with a great solo effort.

Romelu Lukaku played the full game for Everton as they drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Goodison Park. Zlatan Ibrahimović opened the scoring for United just before half-time with a lob over Maarten Stekelenburg, before Leighton Baines rescued a point for the Toffees with a last gasp spot kick, after Marouane Fellaini upended Idrissa Gueye.

Nathan Redmond was unable to prevent Southampton falling to a 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Christian Benteke capitalised on an error from Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster to put Alan Pardew’s side ahead, before James Tomkins and another from Benteke halted the Eagles’ run of six straight defeats.

In the Championship, Jason Lowe’s Blackburn Rovers side extended their unbeaten run to three games with a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town at Ewood Park. Kasey Palmer headed in the opener for the visitors from Chris Lowe’s corner, before Danny Graham drew the hosts level from the spot to earn Rovers another vital point.

Romaine Sawyers played 78 minutes for Brentford in their 5-0 defeat to Norwich City at Carrow Road. Goals from Jacob Murphy, Graham Dorrans, Robbie Brady, Nelson Oliveira and Alex Pritchard condemned the Bees to their fourth straight defeat, with only one win in their previous nine attempts.

In the FA Cup, Michael Harriman’s Wycombe Wanderers thrashed League One Chesterfield 5-0 to secure a place in the third round. Scott Kashket’s hat-trick and goals from Paul Hayes and Anthony Stuart ensured the Chairboys cruised into the next round in style, earning their fifth straight win in all competitions.

Elsewhere in the competition, Daniel Powell appeared as a late substitute for MK Dons as they drew 0-0 with Charlton Athletic at The Valley, while Gael Bigirimana’s Coventry City crashed out after suffering a 4-0 defeat to League Two Cambridge United, thanks to Luke Berry’s four goals.

Wes Foderingham was denied a clean sheet by a late goal as Rangers secured a 2-1 victory against Aberdeen, a result which lifts Mark Warburton’s side up to second in the Scottish Premier League. Kenny Miller and Lee Hodson put the Ibrox side two goals to the good, before Andrew Considine netted a consolation for the visitors in an ill-tempered affair.

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"We have a responsibility as players to give something back and I’m really thankful to be part of this organisation because we can do a lot of good."
Jack Butland, 'Next 20' Ambassador
“A big part of my involvement with Kick It Out stems from my strong admiration for the organisation’s commitment to fairness and equality.”
Clive Tyldesley, football commentator
“It was Kick It Out that convinced the people in football that change was possible.”
Greg Dyke, former FA chairman
“I wanted to thank the campaigners at Kick It Out for their work. I know first-hand how Kick It Out can help.”
Yaya Toure, Manchester City midfielder
“It is important for me in my role as a Kick It Out ‘Next 20’ ambassador to teach young people how to handle discrimination and treat people with respect.”
Romelu Lukaku, 'Next 20' Ambassador
“It is a massive honour for me to be an ambassador for such a great organisation. I think they do great work on and off the field.”
Toni Duggan, 'Next 20' Ambassador
"It really helped me to see that other professional sports people were acknowledging their sexuality. I read about John Amaechi, Gareth Thomas and Tom Daley. They weren't footballers but the fact that they went public gave me the feeling that I was not alone."
Thomas Hitzlsperger, former Aston Villa midfielder
"There was no conflict between religion and the fact that I wanted to play football. I was brought up correctly and in the right way and my parents are very proud of the fact that I am a professional footballer."
Sadio Mané, Liverpool winger
“I think it’s important to share success stories and realise that there are women operating in the game. If it’s something you want to do, you can do it.”
Ffion Eade, Hampshire FA referee
"I've had loads of negative comments from men, especially growing up. It's just boring and old. Times have changed, and they continue to change. Women play football, and they're good at it, and have been for a number of years.”
Kelly Smith, England Women's record goalscorer
"Despite the progress, stereotypes still exist in football and until that is broken down it will be extremely difficult for a woman to manage a top level men's team."
Rachel Yankey, former Arsenal Ladies forward
"There’s no hiding that there is sexism in sport. We have a lack of women right across all levels of management, playing and coaching. It shows the closed nature of sport in general and this includes the media. It’s an indictment of sport as a whole."
Rimla Akhtar, Kick It Out trustee and Chair of the Muslim Women’s Sports Foundation
“I’m proud to be a supporter of Kick It Out and particularly the work they are doing to combat antisemitism within football.”
Joe Jacobson, Wycombe Wanderers midfielder
"With Kick It Out leading the way football is standing up and fighting against those who preach hatred and intolerance and we at Chelsea are proud to support their work."
Bruce Buck, Chelsea Football Club Chairman

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