The Football Association was today awaiting confirmation from Serbian police that two England Under-21 players had been charged following this month’s controversial European Championship qualifier.

Michel Platini has written to the UK's minister for sport Hugh Robertson to express his dismay at the “disgraceful” scenes that followed England Under-21’s win in Serbia last week.

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill will assess Danny Rose’s frame of mind before deciding whether to throw him into the heat of a derby battle after his experiences in Serbia.

All Serbia’s players and staff involved in Tuesday night’s hugely controversial UEFA under-21 play-off against England have been asked to make formal statements.

Serbia Under-21 international Nikola Ninkovic has conceded his post-match conduct in the clash with England was wrong but insists he was provoked by Danny Rose’s “inappropriate gestures” towards the home supporters.

The Football Association have reported “a number of incidents of racism” to Uefa after ugly scenes marred England U21s’ 1-0 win away against Serbia last night.