Swiss Frei charged with spitting on Gerrard

Switzerland striker Alexander Frei has been charged by UEFA after television cameras caught him spitting at Steven Gerrard in Thursday’s Group B match.

The charge was made after video footage of the incident – which is said to show Frei spitting over his shoulder and Gerrard then clasping his hand to his neck – in the 77th minute of England’s 3-0 victory was examined today.