“I hope his decision to speak openly gives others the confidence to do the same.”Ī week before the announcement, Daniels signed sponsorship terms with Adidas.
“What Jake has done takes courage and will hopefully help break down barriers that have no place in our society,' William, the second-in-line to the British throne, wrote on the Kensington Palace Twitter account. Prince William, who is president of the English Football Association, said he hopes the sport is showing it is “a game for everyone' with the landmark announced by Daniels.