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Rashford thanks Bulgaria captain Popov for showing 'courage' by responding to racist chants

Marcus Rashford praised Bulgaria captain Ivelin Popov for standing up to home supporters in the aftermath of a number of racist incidents during England's Euro 2020 qualifying win in Bulgaria.

The Manchester United forward started and played 76 minutes in Englands 6-0 victory, one marred by racism from the home fans.

The match was temporarily stopped twice in the first half by the match referee following abuse from the stands with England 2-0 up at the time through goals from Rashford and Ross Barkley.

A large group of fans wearing black hoodies with their faces covered were also pictured giving the middle finger and gesturing with Nazi salutes towards the pitch.