RIOT police were forced to move in during England’s 5-0 win against Serbia as an ITV pundit called the scenes “unnerving.”
The volatile incident occurred in the second half of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier, with England leading 3-0 at the time.
APRiot police were forced to move in during England’s clash vs Serbia[/caption]
ReutersThe ugly scenes occurred over critical chants taking aim at Serbia’s president[/caption]
ReutersChildren had to be moved from the incident[/caption]
ReutersRiot police were quick to take control of the situation[/caption]
The match had already been briefly halted after a laser pen was targeted at Three Lions stars like Ezri Konsa and Reece James.
But there were further unsettling scenes as riot police were seen sprinting towards a stand of Serbia supporters.
Footage filmed by fans appears to show fighting between sets of home fans break out as chants taking critical aim at president Aleksandar Vucic were heard.
Cops rushed in to break things up as the game continued on the pitch.
And children were seen being lifted to safety away from the ugly scenes.
ITV’s pitch-side reporter Gabriel Clarke clarified the situation after some initial confusion, adding that the incident had been “unnerving for a few minutes.”
But thankfully, the riot police took control of the situation quickly and stopped things from spiralling further.
The match had earlier been paused due to a laser pen being pointed at England players.
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Aston Villa star Konsa recoiled in horror after being caught in the eye.
While Chelsea’s James was targeted while taking a free-kick.
ITVEzri Konsa was targeted by a laser pen, forcing the game to be paused[/caption]
ITVReece James was also aimed at by a laser pen[/caption]
It saw the stadium announcer warn fans to stop shining pens at the field.
While they were also told to put away an anti-Kosovo flag in the stands.
Meanwhile, one joker kept blowing a whistle to imitate the ref and put England off their stride.
But the Three Lions had the last laugh as they cruised to victory while maintaining their amazing clean sheet record.
Harry Kane opened the scoring before Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford netted.
England have now failed to concede a goal in their last 10-and-a-half hours of competitive football.
It’s put them in pole position to qualify for next summer’s World Cup under Thomas Tuchel.
And the best could still be to come, with England currently missing stars like Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham.
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