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Gary Lineker hails Brentford fans for 'beautiful' standing ovation for Bukayo Saka while Piers Morgan says it's a 'stunningly emphatic repudiation of racism' as they stand with the Arsenal man after shocking abuse he received after Euro 2020 final

Gary Lineker and Piers Morgan have led the applause for Brentford fans for their standing ovation given to Arsenal star Bukayo Saka.

The Gunners youngster came off the bench on the 59th minute of their Premier League season opening game to a huge reception from supporters of newly promoted Brentford.

It comes after the teenager was subject to shocking racist abuse following his decisive penalty miss in England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.

Former England star and television pundit Lineker led the praise for the Bees, tweeting: 'That really is a beautiful reception for @BukayoSaka87 from the @BrentfordFC fans.