England vice-captain Jordan Henderson believes if fans continue to boo when players take the knee to make a stand against racism then it highlights “there is still a problem” to fight.

The rearranged European Championship is just days away but the negative reaction from some to the group’s anti-racism stance has dominated much of the build-up.

Jeers were drowned out by applause when players took the knee before England faced Austria last Wednesday – their first international match in front of fans in 18 months.

But the Aston Villa centre-back, who has spoken frequently and eloquently on the topic of racism and equality, said “whether that message gets through to the minority or not is something we should not ever give up on”.

“I will speak about it until the day that I pass away,” said Mings, who played a role in creating the Football Association’s Leadership Diversity Code.

“I am a strong advocate for trying to educate people who might not understand issues they have been subjected to.

“They are my views, I never would give you the views of other people because.

“Like the manager said, we had a good conversation about whether we talk about it or not and I was part of that conversation and gave my input to it.

“Whilst I don’t feel it is less important, I don’t want it to become a distraction.”