Souness saddened by Turkey feud

BLACKBURN manager Graeme Souness has admitted to being saddened by the atmosphere of hostility which currently exists between England and Turkey.

The bad blood spilled over again on Saturday during the Euro 2004 qualifier in Istanbul, with the half-time tunnel fracas involving players and officials from both sides to be investigated by UEFA.

Hot on the heels of this latest controversy, Souness' Rovers take on Turkish side Genclerbirligi in the second leg of a UEFA Cup first-round tie at Ewood Park.