Soccer-England's performance at Euros can unite people: Southgate


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - England Training - St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - June 10, 2021 England manager Gareth Southgate before training REUTERS/Carl Recine

(Reuters) - England's performance at the European Championship can help in uniting the country, manager Gareth Southgate said ahead of Sunday's opening game against Croatia.

England, semi-finalists at the 2018 World Cup, are deemed one of the favourites to win the European showpiece but their build-up to the tournament has been marred by some fans booing players for the anti-racism gesture of "taking the knee".

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