Raheem Sterling says black people have been ‘screaming for help’ and ‘now is the time to act’ against racism

RAHEEM STERLING says black people have been “screaming for help” in all areas of society.

And the Manchester City superstar believes “now is the time to act” against racism.

The Black Lives Matter movement has gained worldwide momentum after American George Floyd’s death in police custody.

Premier League players will carry the ‘Black Lives Matter’ message, instead of names on shirts, for the first round of matches.

And Sterling told Gary Neville on Sky Sports News: “I feel like I am speaking for most black people. Everyone is tired.

“A lot of people have been screaming for help in society.

“With the protesting in America transferring to the UK, you know a lot of people have been in silence.

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“Now they are not just trying to get answers, but also to change in society.”

Forward Sterling, 25, has suffered abuse himself.

He added: “It is for people like myself, who have a platform, to try to spark change. Now is the time we have to act.”