Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Sterling, Rashford respond to racist abuse

England cruised past Bulgaria 6-0 in ir Euro 2020 qualifier clash on Monday. It was overall an incredible performance from English side as y went on to strengn ir place as top of Group A. match halted twice due to racial chants from Bulgarian crowd. first pause was in 28th minute as Gareth Southgate’s men were leading 2-0. Several anuncements were made during match, condemning racial abuse.

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Plagued football

However, game was halted again in 43rd minute due to a barr of racial abuse. game restarted after referee and manr Southgate had a discussion on touchline. England showed professionalism throughout match, leaving Sofia with a scoreline of England 6 and Bulgaria 0. Former and current England players took it to Twitter to express ir concern.

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Marcus Rashford, England forward

Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford praised Bulgarian skipper Ivelin Popov with a tweet. Instead of having a team conversation in half time, Bulgarian captain preferred remonstrating with Bulgarian supporters out on terraces. He wrote that his cour to stand alone shouldn't go unticed.

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Harry Maguire, England centre back

Manchester United centre back wrote that it was best way to bounce back and he is proud of team. He claimed it as a disgraceful behaviour from fans and something should be done about this.

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Raheem Sterling, England winger 

Manchester City winger, Raheem Sterling wrote that he feels sorry for Bulgarian team as y are being represented by such disgraceful fans. He wrote that it is a happy ending as England side did ir job and wished safe travel to England fans. Also, he thanked English supporters.

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Gary Lineker, former English footballer

Gary Lineker praised England manr Southgate in his tweet. He termed him as a sound, measured and intelligent leader. He claimed Southgate to be right man for England's young side.

Football Association of England

FA wrote that y are feeling sad about incident. y added that this is t first time when heir players have been subjected to racial abuse. Also, y wrote about reporting it to UEFA and asked m to investigate as a matter of urgency.