As a fellow working-class East Midlander I'm proud of Gary Lineker for the stands he's taken in support of the deprived and oppressed groups. It would be very easy for him to be just another silent, self-interested millionaire - but he's spoken out for those less fortunate than himself and that has to be commended.

And there's nothing 'political' about supporting causes like Marcus Rashford's call to help children living in poverty - just basic humanity and social common sense.