England's Anthony Watson condemns 'double standard' over taking a knee

Wing says he cannot let people ‘discredit its importance’On social media users attacking the gesture: ‘I can’t let that slide’Anthony Watson has hit back at criticism directed at England players for taking a knee before their Six Nations defeat by Scotland, condemning the “double standards” and highlighting the need to raise awareness of social injustice.Watson was one of 16 England players to take a knee before England’s Calcutta Cup defeat with the Six Nations marking each match with a moment of silence to recognise the fight against racism prior to kick-off. He has since tweeted in response…