England players believe taking the knee at the World Cup in Qatar will still make a powerful statement of equality as Premier League captains discuss the matter with team-mates for the first time this week ahead of the new season.
The FA will let England's players decide whether to press ahead with the pre-match gesture in the new international season and at the World Cup.
Gareth Southgate's team are under growing pressure to speak out against the human rights abuses that have occurred in Qatar in the lead-up to the tournament.