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Former England footballer Trevor Sinclair has received a huge backlash on social media after claiming that 'black and brown' people should not mourn the Queen's passing as she allowed racism to 'thrive' during her reign.

Buckingham Palace announced the Queen's death on Thursday evening, leading to sporting stars from across the globe paying tribute to her.

However, Sinclair took a different stance and hit out at the monarchy on Twitter.

He wrote: 'Racism was outlawed in England in the 60's & it's been allowed to thrive so why should black and brown mourn!!' 

Sinclair regularly shares a studio with Simon Jordan at talkSPORT, and the former Crystal Palace owner slammed the ex-Man City midfielder for his comments.

'Trev, I'm really not sure that is an appropriate thought, let alone tweet,' he replied.

'The country has lost a very significant person and respect and value should be the overriding sentiments not division!'