I remember the final of the last Euros. I remember watching Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka miss their penalties against Italy. I remember anticipating the racist abuse that would follow.
The success of the black players was success for many black people who felt for the players who missed their penalties in 2021, reflecting a culture that celebrates black excellence but vilifies them in failure.
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