Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has called for "leadership from the highest levels of government" over the scourge of racism in football. 0:46 The Republic of Ireland's players were booed and jeered by some Hungary fans as they took a knee before kick-off in their friendly in Budapest. However, the Republic manager dismissed Johnson's assertion that the stance taken by the England players was simply a gesture. Kenny said: "You tell them not to go onto social media, not to engage in it. Someone can hide behind a pseudonym on social media, but in stadiums throughout Europe there should be greater sanctions to countries or clubs."

Source: Sky sports July 23, 2021 11:48 UTC