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Southgate: England players will be stronger after racism in Bulgaria

The Three Lions manager said his players have come through a trying 72-hour period extremely well

England manager Gareth Southgate has hailed his players' resolve after a trying two-match period for the Three Lions.

England were defeated 2-1 by the Czech Republic on Friday in a Euro 2020 qualifier before dealing with racism from Bulgaria supporters in another qualifier on Monday.

The Three Lions won Monday's game in Sofia 6-0, but the evening was marred by monkey chants from home fans at the Vasil Levski National Stadium before and during the match.