Fikayo Tomori has demanded that racism must be 'kicked out of football' after several high-profile incidents marred the sport in recent weeks.
'Racism wherever it is is not a laughing matter and is something that needs to be kicked out of the game,' the 21-year-old told reporters.
'It’s a gradual process. It’s not going to stop overnight and we just have to keep on drumming it into people that it’s not acceptable.'
The disgusting attack comes just a week after Raheem Sterling, Tyrone Mings and Marcus Rashford were all the victims of racist abuse during England's Euro 2020 qualifier with Bulgaria in Sofia.
Tomori was an unused substitute in the 6-0 thrashing at Vasil Levski National Stadium which halted twice due to the vile abuse throughout the game from sections of the home support.
'Obviously it was a difficult experience. What we wanted to do was just play our football, to win the game. That’s what we did,' he added.
'When stuff like that happens you have to try and block it out even though it is so blatant. We just wanted to go out there, play our game and win the game.
'The manager spoke to us after and said there was help there if needed. It’s just one of those things that happened.'
The England players were offered counselling by the FA in the aftermath of the game in a bid to help those affected by the abuse.
'The whole sort of set up of the FA and the manager and the people around us made it clear that if we need to [seek help] we can. We have good staff and team-mates around us to talk to if we need to.'
Jihilnprt
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out of football you say? you guys earn a salary that most people who face racism will never be able to attain. you guys have luxury cars, home and models for wives. if I were you fools talking I would appreciate what I have and would be glad for the fools being racist to me, because the real struggle are the poor people facing racism. so your words should have said racism must be kicked out of the world
edward9
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Why is it always the blacks who mostly talk abt racism??? What abt asians and other races who also suffer racism
because we are charcoal I hope you understand
KojoGhansah
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Football is played by humans on Earth . if some section of the whites think they're on a different planet then they should bring football fans cos without blacks football won't thrive ! To be precise, it (football) won't exist at all if some people want to have it as theirs while it's a global game to promote unity ! #Fire burn racists !!!
... then they should bring * then they should STOP BEING.
KojoGhansah
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Football is played by humans on Earth . if some section of the whites think they're on a different planet then they should bring football fans cos without blacks football won't thrive ! To be precise, it (football) won't exist at all if some people want to have it as theirs while it's a global game to promote unity ! #Fire burn racists !!!
Loadeksz
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Guys, racism being mentioned doesn’t imply only one race being affected. C’mon. It’s clear he’s talking about all forms of racism towards opposing players. Racism towards skin tone is not the only form of racism.
Buabeioy
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Why is it always the blacks who mostly talk abt racism??? What abt asians and other races who also suffer racism
Because we are the ones who get affected most of the time
Barry01111
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Why is it always the blacks who mostly talk abt racism??? What abt asians and other races who also suffer racism
hiybeikouz
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He was warned in advance he didn't listen. He could have easily played for Nigeria without any fear of rascism. lnfact, he would have feel at home.
SIRNOR
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definitely coz I can't imagine a football world without black players or fans