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Roy Hodgson backs Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha's decision not to take a knee before West Brom victory as manager reveals winger 'cleared it' with his team-mates

Roy Hodgson has thrown his support behind Wilfried Zaha after the Crystal Palace star opted not to take a knee in their match against West Brom.

Zaha became the first Premier League player to not to take the knee after indicating he would stop making the gesture before matches last month. The winger also said he was uncomfortable with wearing anti-racism slogans on his shirt.

His manager supported his decision in his pre-match press conference on Friday and did so again after the Eagles' 1-0 victory over the Baggies on Saturday.