FB post re Spence’s debut..

Sorry no link, but basically some comments were slamming the BBC for posting about him being the first Muslim Player to be capped by England. Some accusing them of potentially whipping up well whatever. I just mentioned for balance that the ITV commentary team commented about it during their live coverage. WTF is wrong with folk. Obviously ( to me anyway) it doesn’t matter what religion, etc,etc, The only questions should be things like, has he deserved a call-up? is he good enough? What did he play like?

 

Surprised he’s the first muslim player if that’s true, but thought he looked excellent when he came on. Clearly relishes defensive battle with his opposite number and made some good challenges.
I’d like to know who the first atheist player to play for England was.

 

I'm surprised too. Id imagine someone from years gone by has been Muslim but just not revealed it. As for an atheist, its probably well over 100 years ago

 

I dont see it as something to get "ramped up" over, but I really don't see what relevance his religion has on anything whatsoever.

There's a good clip of Morgan Freeman discussing racism with Don Lemon years ago, worth a watch.

Most people, myself included, couldn't care less what religion a player prescribes to. It's such an arbitrary thing to mention, especially when we're supposed to see each other equally, and as people, yet we spend forever and a day labelling people and popping them into neat little boxes. Surely that can only cause division in the end?

Djed Spence is a Muslim......so? I've heard he also prefers Frosties as opposed to Cornflakes....equally....so?

 

It might not matter to you, but I imagine there were thousands of Muslim kids watching the match last night who now might have hope that one day they could play for England.