US EditionKane: England Ready to Walk Off if Targeted by Racist Abuse in Serbia
England players prepared to follow UEFA protocols amid concerns of racist abuse; 15% of the stadium will be closed due to past incidents resulting in over $823,000 in fines.
- Captain Harry Kane said England players held internal talks and will follow UEFA protocols if racist abuse occurs during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Belgrade.
- Following fines and UEFA sanctions, the Serbian FA appealed after ordering 15% of Rajko Mitic Stadium's 50,000 seats to be closed due to racist incidents by Serbian supporters.
- Kane told reporters, `'We had a meeting and we discussed the protocols that are in place, more from UEFA's point of view, I don't think we like to discuss it too much,'` and England will follow UEFA's three-step procedure if needed.
- A win would leave England at least eight points clear of Serbia, putting Thomas Tuchel's England closer to qualifying for next year's finals in Group K.
- England's stance on racism, consistent in recent years, draws on past episodes like the Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria, where racist abuse halted the match, guiding current preparations in Belgrade.
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Harry Kane announces England players will walk off the field if subjected to racist abuse from Serbia fans
Harry Kane has confirmed that England’s players will not hesitate to leave the field if they are subjected to racist abuse during Tuesday night’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: England prepares for Serbia test amid racism concerns
England’s players have held internal discussions about how they will respond if subjected to racist abuse during Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier away to Serbia, captain Harry Kane has said, amid concerns over fan behaviour in Belgrade.
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Arab NewsEngland prepare for Serbia World Cup qualifier amid racism concerns
BELGRADE - England's players have held internal discussions about how they will respond if subjected to racist abuse during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier away to Serbia, captain Harry Kane has said, amid concerns over fan behaviour in Belgrade. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Soccer-England prepare for Serbia World Cup qualifier amid racism concerns
BELGRADE (Reuters) -England's players have held internal discussions about how they will respond if subjected to racist abuse during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier away to Serbia, captain Harry Kane has said, amid concerns over fan behaviour in Belgrade. Read full story
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