England and Northern Ireland players in harassment solidarity gesture at Wembley

The England players link arms in solidarity with players in the NWSL prior to the Women's World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland at Wembley

England and Northern Ireland players linked arms with their own team-mates before their World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Saturday in solidarity with those who have spoken out against harassment.

England defender Leah Williamson said: "We've discussed it as a team and we want to show our solidarity if we can."

Similar gestures of unity have also taken place in WSL and NWSL matches.

Before the game, Northern Ireland midfielder Demi Vance said that players will "come together in solidarity and support".

North Carolina Courage sacked English head coach Paul Riley after sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies.

Meanwhile, former Australia striker Lisa de Vanna said she had been subjected to predatory behaviour and harassment by international team-mates when she was a teenager.