Roberto Martinez praises referee’s handling of racist abuse

Everton manager Roberto Martinez praised referee Lee Mason for taking swift action after a reported incident of spectator racism during yesterday’s 3-0 FA Cup win at Carlisle.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016 - 00:00

James Whelan

It came after Arouna Kone fired Everton into an early lead at Brunton Park.

Aaron Lennon added the second goal and Ross Barkley fired the third.

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