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'We love you' - England football fans defend Rashford after racist abuse

Marcus Rashford mural covered with messages of support after it was defaced following the Euro 2020 Final between Italy and England (Reuters)

England soccer fans stepped up to defend striker Marcus Rashford on Tuesday by covering the racist abuse scrawled on a mural to the Black player in his hometown with messages of love and support for a "hero" who they said was a national role model.

Black players Rashford, 23, Jadon Sancho, 21, and Bukayo Saka, 19, were racially abused after they missed penalties in a shootout with Italy which settled Sunday's final.

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