Racist Abuse: 'I don't think it's harsh enough' - Danny Rose on Montenegro punishment

Montenegro lost to England 5 - 1 at home in their Euro 2020 qualifier

Danny Rose says he is "lost for words" after Montenegro were ordered to play their next home match behind closed doors following the racist abuse of England players by supporters in March.


England won the Euro 2020 qualifier 5-1 in Podgorica but the match was overshadowed by racist chanting aimed at several players, including Rose.

Montenegro have also received a fine of 20,000 euros (£17,253) from Uefa.

"I don't think it's a harsh enough punishment," Rose told Sky Sports.

"I'm not surprised. It's obviously a bit of a shame this is where we're at now and I just have to get on with it," the England left-back added.

"It's a bit shocking but there's not much I can do now. I just hope I don't ever have to play there again and we just have to move on now."

In a statement the Football Association said: "We hope that their next home match being played behind closed doors sends out a message that racism has no place in football or in wider society."

Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out were critical of the penalty given, saying in a statement: "Ever since England's black players received this shocking abuse we have called for the strongest punishment. This decision falls way short of that." BBC