Raheem Sterling has met up with the young footballer he wrote a letter of support to after being told he had suffered racial abuse.

Sterling shared a picture of himself on his Instagram account with Newport  Under-14s player Ethan Ross following Manchester City's FA Cup fifth-round victory at Rodney Parade on Saturday.

And City star Sterling accompanied it with the message: "It was probably as heartwarming for me as it was for you to finally meet up, Ethan. Again, always be proud of who you are, and never stay silent. #SpeakUp #youthsarethefuture".

"Remember to stand tall and be proud of who you are and don't let them take away your courage.

"You are strong and very brave, and your nana is also very proud of you. Keep being you kid.

"Remember, speaking up doesn't always make life easy, but easy never changed anything."