English football must solve its own problem with racism, argues Darren Bent

English football must solve its own problem with racism, argues Darren Bent
Darren Bent believes English football should take a look in the mirror and solve its own problem with racism before pointing the finger at others – after a night of shame in Podgorica.Montenegro have been charged by UEFA following the foul racial abuse of Englands players including Raheem Sterling, Danny Rose and Callum Hudson-Odoi – during the Three Lions’ 5-1 victory on Monday night.Monkey chants were aimed at the trio, and Sterling celebrated the fifth goal by pulling his ears out in defiance to what he later called racists on social media.3

Sterling defied what he later called ‘racists’ on social media

Sterling is no stranger to racism in his own country, and his abuse at Stamford Bridge in December is just one of several incidents which have shamed the English game this season.A Tottenham fan was banned for life after throwing a banana skin at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the north London derby, while Millwall were charged for alleged racist chanting in January.And Bent argues that English football needs to get its own house in order before condemning others. Were not as bad as other countries, for sure, the 35-year-old told Jim White.But unless you can sort it out in this country, who are we to say anything to anyone else?The FA has got to take a stand to this because were going to go full pelt at Montenegro and UEFA.Theyll turn around and say, Have you got it under control in your own country? And the answer is no.3

Monkey chants could be heard as Rose was booked in the game’s dying moments

Bent, the former England striker, warns that nothing will change unless serious action is taken and reveals he suffered the same abuse in Montenegro as a youth player.Nothing has been done about it, he added. Its been the same since I was a kid.I remember going over there as an Under-19 and I received racist abuse then. I remember me, Justin Hoyte and Carlton Cole walking on the pitch and having bananas thrown at us.

LIVE on talkSPORT

There are six live commentaries across the talkSPORT network this week. Find out what they are and where to hear them, below...

• Czech Republic vs Brazil (Tuesday) talkSPORT 2
• West Brom vs Birmingham (Friday) talkSPORT 2
• Brighton vs Southampton (Saturday) – talkSPORT 2
• West Ham vs Everton (Saturday) talkSPORT
• Middlesbrough vs Norwich (Saturday) – talkSPORT 2
• Portsmouth vs Sunderland (Sunday) talkSPORT 2

It doesnt seem to have improved and youre talking 15 years.In another ten years time were still going to be talking about the same thing.The disgraceful scenes in Montenegro on Monday night marred what was an impressive full debut for 18-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi.3

Hudson-Odoi made his first England start on Monday night

The Chelsea winger became the second youngest player ever to start a competitive international for England, but his performance on the pitch was hardly spoken about in the aftermath.Hes a young boy in his first squad and he goes over there and hears that, Bent continued.Its disgusting. Something needs to happen. From a human being point of view, its disgusting.

---

Sports Mole provides the team news, lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea. By Matt Law , European Football Editor | 1y Chelsea will attempt to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they visit Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.
Chelsea vs. Everton - Sunday, November 11, 2018 - Premier

---

Even though Cardiff were relegated, they were actually among the most profitable teams in the division, such their underdog status heading into every game. A £10 bet on Cardiff to win every league game this season would have surprisingly returned you £63.60. Neil Warnock's side can consider themselves unlucky to go down after winning 10
Revealed: The most profitable Premier League team to bet on

---

Odsonne Edouard's second-half brace saw Celtic come from behind to clinch a third consecutive domestic treble with a 2-1 Scottish Cup final win over Hearts.
Celtic secure historic treble-treble with Edouard bagging

---

England have NO weaknesses to their game, claims Montenegro

---

Liverpool are the champions of Europe for the sixth time It's a huge relief for Kopites all around the world and also gives Klopp his first piece of silverware at Anfield after heartache in the Premier League this season and in cup finals in previous years.
Liverpool parade: The best pictures and videos from memorable

---

Unai Emery: Arsenal boss fined £8,000 by FA for kicking water

---

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has insisted that his high-profile row with Kepa Arrizabalaga is now "closed" - but refused to confirm whether the goalkeeper will start against Fulham this weekend.
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri insists Kepa Arrizabalaga row is

---

NFL; Blog Abode; Blog Berth; , Old Trafford, Paul Pogba, premier tottenham hotspur training UEFA Champions League West Ham United world cup world cup 2018
go.oclasrv.com
go.oclasrv.com/afu.php?zoneid=1771846
We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.
Odegbami, Fuludu, others dribble from pitch to political

---

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a stadium that serves as the home for Tottenham Hotspur in north London, replacing the club's previous stadium, White Hart Lane.It has a capacity of 62,062, making it one of the largest stadiums in the Premier League and the largest club stadium in London.

---

'A footballer is not above the law' - Simon Jordan insists Adam Johnson should be made an example of as former England international prepares for prison release.
'A footballer is not above the law' - Simon Jordan insists

---

Thierry Henry disciplining Benoit Badiashile after he forgets to tuck his chair in following the press conference by ob001 in soccer [-] wildcatasaurus 17 points 18 points 19 points 5 months ago (0 children)

---

Everton news: Manager Marco Silva has players' full backing, says Bernard Bernard is confident Marco Silva can turn around Everton's fortunes. The Toffees boss is enduring a difficult debut season at Goodison Park and has won just two of his last eight Premier League.. talkSPORT - Published on February 18, 2019
Marco Silva feels confident of Farhad Moshiri's long-term

---

Juan Foyth started ahead of Toby Alderweireld at the Emirates The 20-year-old defender, a surprise inclusion ahead of Toby Alderweireld, had been faultless up until Lacazette's strike.
Pochettino defends Foyth after costly mistake against Arsenal

---

LUIS SUAREZ is preparing to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford having not scored an away goal in the Champions League since 2015. The Barcelona star, 32, hasn't scored away from the Nou Camp in Europe since netting against Roma in September 2015.
Champions League best bets: Manchester United to struggle

---