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FA requests 'urgent' UEFA investigation into Bulgaria racism after abuse mars England's Euro 2020 qualifying win

England's players were targeted throughout the match despite large sections of the stadium being closed due to previous offences

The Football Association (FA) has called on UEFA to conduct an urgent investigation after England's players were racially abused during their Euro 2020 qualifying win over Bulgaria.

England bounced back from their defeat to the Czech Republic with a thumping 6-0 victory, but it was a match marred by racist abuse from sections of the support in Sofia.

With England 2-0 up midway through the first half, the game was halted and a message relayed over the public address system, urging home supporters to cease their chanting.