Next 20 Round-Up: Harry earns praise as Tigers lose

Monday 23 Jan 2017
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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.

Two ‘Next 20’ ambassadors came together as Harry Maguire’s Hull City faced Chelsea’s Nathaniel Chabolah in the Premier League. The Blues won 2-0 thanks to goals from Diego Costa and Gary Cahill to take them eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Hull remain in the drop zone. Despite the loss, Harry’s performance was praised on the BBC’s Match Of The Day programme.

Romelu Lukaku completed 90 minutes for Everton as they left it late to beat struggling Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park. Seamus Coleman scored in the 87th minute to secure the Toffees fourth win out of their last five matches, to move them within five points of sixth placed Manchester United.

Nathan Redmond played for Southampton in their 3-0 victory against Leicester City at St Marys. Goals from James Ward-Prowse, Jay Rodriguez and Dusan Tadic ended the Saints run of four straight defeats, as they climb to eleventh in the table.

Callum Wilson featured for Bournemouth as they came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Watford at the Vitality Stadium. Christian Kabesele’s header saw Walter Mazzari’s side leading at the break, but Josh King equalised soon after, slotting home Adam Smith’s cross. Troy Deeney restored Watford’s lead with a header just after the hour mark, before Benik Afobe struck eight minutes from time to earn the Cherries a point.

Ben Davies was an unused substitute as Tottenham Hotspur came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Manchester City.

In the Championship, Jason Lowe completed 90 minutes for Blackburn Rovers as they drew 1-1 with Birmingham City at Ewood Park. Lukas Jutkiewicz netted an early penalty to put the visitors ahead, before Danny Graham levelled for Rovers just before half-time, but this didn’t stop Owen Coyle’s men slipping back into the relegation zone.

Romaine Sawyers played 75 minutes for Brentford, as they lost 2-1 to Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium. Goals from Sam Morsy and Harlee Dean (OG) put the Latics into a two-goal lead at the interval, before Spaniard Jota netted a late consolation for Dean Smith’s side, who have now lost three out of their last five matches.

In League One, Daniel Powell was an unused substitute as Milton Keynes Dons beat Northampton 5-3 in an entertaining game at Stadium MK, while Gael Birigimana missed Coventry City’s 1-0 defeat Fleetwood Town through injury.

Michael Harriman also missed Wycombe Wanderers’ clash with fellow League Two promotion hopefuls Luton Town through injury. The match finished 1-1.

Wes Foderingham featured as Rangers progressed through to the Fifth Round of the Scottish League Cup with a 2-1 over Motherwell at Ibrox. Louis Moult nodded the visitors ahead after 74 minutes, before Kenny Miller netted a quick-fire double to turn the tie in Rangers’ favour to set up a tie against Greenock Morton.

England’s women were in action and were narrowly defeated by Norway in La Manga. Toni Duggan featured for the entire match as the Lionesses failed to come back from Ada Hegerberg’s first half header.

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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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