Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - England Press Conference - Sinobo Stadium, Prague, Czech Republic - October 10, 2019 England manager Gareth Southgate during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine
PRAGUE (Reuters) - England manager Gareth Southgate has said his team will adhere to UEFA's protocols if they are subjected to racist abuse in their Euro 2020 qualifiers but stated that his priority would be to provide a safe environment for his players.
UEFA's three-step protocol if players are racially abused involves the referee first halting play and making an announcement to the supporters to immediately stop racist behaviour.
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