Romelu Lukaku on target again on a quiet weekend for 'Next 20' ambassadors

Monday 22 Feb 2016
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Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves 20 young players who represent the organisation as ambassadors and help to spread the key messages of equality and inclusion. Every week, we’ll bring you a round-up of how our ambassadors are doing on the pitch 

By Ross Hobart

Everton reached the quarter-finals of the Emirates FA Cup for the fourth time in the past five seasons as they beat Bournemouth 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium. Charlie Daniels missed a first-half penalty for the hosts when his effort was saved by Joel Robles.

Ross Barkley opened the scoring for the Toffees through a deflected strike, before ‘Next 20’ ambassador Romelu Lukaku settled the tie from close range to continue his impressive form in front of goal this season. Everton will meet Chelsea at Goodison Park in the last eight.

Harry Maguire completed 90 minutes for Hull City as they held holders Arsenal to a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium in a repeat of the 2014 final. The Tigers goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic made a string of impressive saves to keep the Gunners out and earn his side a replay, with a home tie against Watford in the next round at stake.

In League One, Romaine Sawyers played as Walsall fell to a 2-1 home defeat against fellow promotion hopefuls Wigan Athletic. Conor McAleny opened the scoring for the Latics just before half-time with an effort from 25 yards, before Sam Mantom thumped an equaliser in midway through the second-half.

Both sides had chances to win the match but Yanic Wildschut’s injury-time goal sealed the three points for Wigan and pushes them up into the automatic promotion places. The Saddlers remain winless in three and are still yet to win at the Bescot Stadium in 2016.

Danny Rose was an unused substitute as Bury overturned a two-goal deficit to comprehensively beat Colchester United 5-2 at Gigg Lane. The U’s stormed into a two-goal lead thanks to strikes from Chris Porter and Gavin Massey, but the game turned on its head midway through the first half after defender Tom Eastman received a red card. Ryan Lowe pulled one back before the break, whilst an Andrew Tutte hat-trick and Craig Jones strike sealed victory for Bury.

Michael Harriman played as Wycombe Wanderers dropped out of the League Two play-off places after losing to leaders Northampton Town. Danny Rose scored the only goal of the game for the Cobblers who secured their ninth straight victory and moved 10 points clear at the top of the table.

In the Scottish Championship, Kenny Miller’s stunning volley was enough for Rangers to beat Queen of the South at Palmerston Park. Wes Foderingham had a busy afternoon for the Ibrox club, as he saved smartly from Ryan Conroy’s free-kick and from Chris Higgins’ header. However, Miller’s strike was enough to earn Rangers the victory and restore their lead at the top of the table back to eight points.

Jamaal Lascelles played the full game for Newcastle United in their 2-1 win over Lillestrom as the Magpies took advantage of a weekend off to enjoy some warm-weather training in Spain.

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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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