Sporting weekend in pictures

The battle against racism grabbed headlines at England’s football and cricket matches this weekend.

Monday 07 June 2021 05:00 BST

England’s Jack Grealish takes a knee before their European Championship warm-up match with Romania at Riverside Stadium (PA Wire)

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International sport took centre stage this weekend with both of England’s cricket and football teams in action up and down the country.

Elsewhere, there was drama in Formula One at the Azerbaijan GP and high-profile exits at Roland Garros, while a popular and unexpected winner at Epsom in the Cazoo Derby.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the best pictures from over the last few days.

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Sporting weekend in pictures

The battle against racism grabbed headlines at England’s football and cricket matches this weekend.

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