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Callum Wilson and Michail Antonio backed the Premier League's decision to change anti-racism gesture

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson and West Ham United forward Michail Antonio backed the Premier League's decision for teams to limit their pre-match anti-racism gesture of 'taking the knee' to only some significant games this season.

Players took the knee during last weekend's opening round of matches and the gesture will also be seen during the 'No Room for Racism' match rounds in October and March, Boxing Day fixtures after the World Cup, league matches on the final day of the season and FA Cup and EFL Cup finals.

'Doing it week-to-week, just because it's something we've been told to do.