The picture shows Djed Spence who is playing for England in the World Cup this year. Djed represents a first. This is the first time something has happened in the England squad.
Can you guess what that is?
This is the first time a Muslim footballer has played for the senior England men's team. Djed says, "It's good to make history and hopefully inspire young kids around the world so that they can make it as well. They can do what I am doing."
How might Djed inspire young kids?
Do you think Djed is only talking about young Muslim kids?
Nathan Ellington is a footballer who converted to Islam later in life, during a football career where he scored 100 goals. Nathan says, "When you first become Muslim, you try to navigate some of the things that are new. What happens is, some people in football clubs.."
How do you think Nathan might finish this sentence?
"What happens is some people in football clubs don't know much about the religion and they just look at it negatively."
Why do you think this sometimes happens?
"But then maybe they start to learn and realise, 'oh it's not that different, he just needs this adjustment, this food, time to pray. Sometimes people treat you as though you don't conform to the 'normal' way of being a footballer - you can be seen as an outsider."
What does Nathan mean by that?
Riz Rahman works as an inclusion executive for the Football Association.
What do you think an inclusion executive does?
What does this job show about football in 2026?
Some people might say there is no need for an inclusion executive in football. How would you respond?
Riz says, "It's not easy when players are fasting during Ramadan and playing at the same time, but with proper support it can be done. We also speak to clubs about ensuring clubs have a space to pray, how to include their families and understand about their faith as much as possible. It's all about Education."
Why does Riz think it's important that football clubs know about different religions?
"It's very important that young men and women in sport are encouraged to be themselves. It costs us nothing to support a player for you they are and it opens the gates for others in the future. It's not just Muslims - there are going to be kids of other heritages who are inspired by Djed."
Who is Riz talking about here?
What can we learn from Djed Spence?
Why is this about No Outsiders?
Which British Value is this about?
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