Bulgarian police arrest six people in connection with racist abuse of England playersMonday's match was halted twice after abuse was aimed at the England squadBulgarian police have arrested six people in connection with the racist abuse of England players during Monday's European Qualifier in Sofia. England's 6-0 victory was overshadowed by the abuse - the game having been halted twice in the first half as England manager Gareth Southgate and his players considered walking off the pitch. Ben Chilwell congratulates Marcus Rashford after he put England in front against BulgariaThe ministry says any evidence collected will be handed over to prosecutors. In further fallout from Monday's game, the president of Bulgaria's soccer federation has resigned and the Bulgarian special police forces have raided the federation offices. Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov has apologised to the England players and captain Ivelin Popov says he is embarrassed by the behaviour of the supporters.

Source: Sky sports October 16, 2019 08:22 UTC