Next 20 Round-Up: Rom after eight as Belgium win in style

Monday 14 Nov 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.

Romelu Lukaku completed 90 minutes and scored a brace as Belgium comprehensively beat Estonia 8-1 in their World Cup Qualifier. Goals from Thomas Meunier, Dries Mertens (2), Eden Hazard, Yannick Carrasco, Ragner Klaven (o.g) and Lukaku’s brace secured the three points for Roberto Martinez’s side and maintained their 100% record in Group H.

Nathaniel Chabolah and Nathan Redmond both featured for the England Under-21s on Friday (11 November) night, as Aidy Boothroyd’s side came from behind to beat Italy 3-2 at St Marys. Demarai Gray put the hosts ahead after six minutes, but his opener was cancelled out by two quick-fire goals from the Azzuri. Lewis Baker slotted in the equaliser on the hour mark, before Jack Stephens smashed in the winner in stoppage time to extend the Young Lions unbeaten run to 15 matches.

Gael Birigimana completed 90 minutes for Coventry City as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to League One leaders, Scunthorpe United. Josh Morris’ 15th goal of the season came ten minutes after the interval and proved to be the decisive goal that moves Graham Alexander’s side five points clear at the top.

Elsewhere, Daniel Powell was an unused substitute for manager-less Milton Keynes Dons, as they drew 1-1 with Walsall at Stadium MK.

In League Two, Wycombe Wanderers earned their first win in five matches, as they beat Morecambe 2-0 at Adams Park. Second-half goals from Luke O’Nien and Aaron Pierre secured the much needed three points for Gareth Ainsworth’s side and moves them up 16th in the table. ‘Next 20’ Ambassador Michael Harriman featured for the Chairboys.

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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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