“What I say about myself, black footballers or black pop stars is that we have been 'elevated out of blackness.' Because when people see us, they don't see us as being black. These are the issues that we should address.”

Jamaican-born former footballer and manager

John Charles Bryan Barnes is a Jamaican-born former professional footballer and manager. He played for England and is widely remembered for his long spell at Liverpool, where he became one of the club’s standout players. He also works as an author and as a commentator and pundit for ESPN and SuperSport. Barnes began as a fast, skilful left winger before moving into central midfield later in his career. With Liverpool he won two League titles and two FA Cups. He earned 79 caps for England, and his career is often discussed in terms of both his club success and his influence on the national side.