Krasimir Balakov has denied knowledge of any racism from supporters during England's 6-0 hammering of Bulgaria in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying, despite there being two temporary stoppages during the match due to racist abuse.
Monday's match was close to being abandoned after referee Ivan Bebek used the first phase of UEFA's three-step anti-racism protocol. Fans could clearly be seen targeting England players with monkey chants and Nazi salutes, but the Three Lions withstood the abuse to emerge one-sided winners, via Sky Sports:
Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley each netted two, while Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford also got on the score sheet.