Premier League players will have their names replaced by 'Black Lives Matter' on their shirts for the first 12 games of the resumed season
An officer held his knee on Mr Floyd's neck for eight minutes 46 seconds in Minneapolis.
Many premier league stars, including Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, have tweeted in support of the measure. The English Football League will be back in action next weekend and the players will be expressing their gratitude to the NHS workers who have been so important to the country during the virus outbreak.A statement read:"Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two Play-Off Clubs will come together next weekend to recognise the brave efforts of our NHS key workers, who have continued to support our wider communities throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
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