UEFA has charged the Bulgarian Football Union over racist behaviour by Bulgaria fans during the 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifying loss to England in Sofia.

Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling scored two apiece as the Three Lions recovered from their defeat to the Czech Republic in impressive style and moved to within touching distance of securing a spot at Euro 2020.

But the game was stopped twice due to racist chanting from the stands in Sofia – England debutant Tyrone Mings having initially notified the officials and captain Harry Kane remaining in regular dialogue.

Security ejected a group of Bulgaria supporters before half-time and, despite a match abandonment appearing on the cards, England played on to mete out further punishment to its overmatched opponent.