Boris Johnson condemns 'appalling' online racist abuse of England players after Italy defeat

Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka's social media pages were quickly flooded with racist comments, leading the FA to release a statement condemning the 'disgusting behaviour'

The Football Association says it is ‘appalled’ after a number of England players were subjected to racist abuse on social media following the Three Lions’ Euro 2020 loss to Italy (Mike Egerton/PA)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned the "appalling" racist abuse levelled at some members of the English football squad following the team's Euro 2020 final loss to Italy last night. 

In a tweet, Mr Johnson said those behind the abuse "should be ashamed of themselves."