Two New England Patriots players will not accept an invitation from Donald Trump to visit the White House after their Super Bowl victory.

Devin McCourty and Martellus Bennett have said they would decline the traditional White House invitation for the Super Bowl winners because of their feelings towards the president.

“I’m not going to the White House," McCourty, a two-time Pro Bowler, told Time. "Basic reason for me is I don’t feel accepted in the White House. With the president having so many strong opinions and prejudices I believe certain people might feel accepted there while others won’t.”

Bennett had already said on Sunday he would not be attending any event with Mr Trump.