United States President Donald Trump has refused a White House visit by the Philadelphia Eagles football team over a protest by some players over the national anthem.

The Super Bowl champions were due to send a "smaller delegation" after some players pulled out but Mr Trump said fans "deserved better".

Instead, the event will feature the US Marine Band and the US Army Chorus.

The National Football League (NFL) last month voted to require players to stand for the national anthem.

The president has repeatedly criticised the NFL for some of its players kneeling during the anthem to protest against police brutality.