Gareth Southgate vows ‘mature’ England will keep fighting battle against racism

England Training – Hotspur Way Training Ground – Saturday 4th September
(Image credit: Nick Potts)

Gareth Southgate vowed to keep fighting racism as the England manager praised the “incredibly mature” way his players handled yet another night of shameful abuse.

After players were subjected to racism in European Championship qualifiers against Montenegro and Bulgaria in 2019, the Three Lions’ first away match in front of fans since the Covid-19 pandemic began was marred by more.

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