Demarai Gray supports Sterling for speaking out

Leicester City winger Demarai Gray has praised Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling for standing up against racism.

Sterling was allegedly racially abused last weekend, when his City side lost 2-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The England star then spoke out on social media - saying that he expected "no better" and just "laughed off" the abuse.

Gray has also revealed that he too has been a victim of racial abuse and he was pleased Sterling stood up for himself and his consideration for the bigger picture.

"At the Euros, two years ago, we were in Poland, and we knew it was quite hostile out there," the Leicester star said.

"There were monkey chants towards a few of our players and we are aware that it still goes on - and with England we are warned about these things.

"But you don't expect it and it's not nice to hear it and experience it. I think it is one of those things in football that you can't do much to change. If that is how people are, that's how people are.

"I respect Raheem for making that decision. This is the best thing he could have done. He didn't go about it in a negative way on social media, he was grown up and mature and brave.

"I think the responses and respect he has got from that are what he deserves."