FA condemn "attitudes of old"

THE Football Association have condemned the way in which "attitudes of old" made an unwelcome return off the pitch at England's Euro 2004 qualifier in Slovakia.

The FA were particularly incensed at the racial abuse of Emile Heskey and Ashley Cole, with the Slovakian FA yesterday issuing a formal apology as UEFA's official investigation began.

They were also concerned at the perceived heavy-handed policing methods of the Slovakian police.