Raheem Sterling was pelted with plastic cups and different objects by Hungary followers because the England ahead celebrated his aim within the World Cup qualifier in Budapest.
Sterling diverted house Mason Mount’s cross to interrupt the impasse within the second half, earlier than peeling off his jersey to disclose a message of tribute for his pal Steffie Gregg on his under-shirt. Gregg, a well-liked Twitch streamer, died this week aged 26.
As he ran in the direction of the nook to have a good time, the house followers launched dozens of objects within the route of the 26-year-old, with a number of hitting his physique, however Sterling didn’t react. His teammate Declan Rice picked up one of many cups and pretended to drink from it.
Later Luke Shaw was additionally pelted whereas taking a nook, and a flare was thrown on to the pitch after Harry Maguire scored from the set-piece to make it 3-0 to England. The incidents got here after Hungary followers had earlier loudly booed England gamers taking the knee earlier than kick-off.
Hungary already face Uefa sanctions and are actually prone to be hit by Fifa punishments over the incidents.