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Englands Euro 2020 qualifier with Bulgaria in Sofia was halted in the first half with supporters warned about behavior.
The collapse came in the 28th minute with England top 2-0.
A stadium announcement condemned the abuse.
The match was stopped again at the minute.
Even the Levski Stadium was subject to a closed with this match after Bulgaria were sanctioned for racist chanting during qualifiers against also the Czech Republic and Kosovo.
The build-up into the match had been dominated by concerns of potential episode of racism, with England striker Tammy Abraham saying the players will be prepared to walk off the pitch when they had been targeted by abuse.
Southgate held a meeting with his players over the weekend to emphasise that the Uefa three-step protocol in handling racist incidents – however, the subject has sparked an angry reaction in the football authorities.
Bulgaria trainer Krasimir Balakov had accused England of owning a racism difficulty that was bigger than his own country.
Uefa has a protocol in place for dealing with incidents in matches.
For the first step, the swimmer is going to talk to the stadium announcer and need the stopping of stereotypical behaviour.
The referee can draw the players in the rooms to get a period of time off the area if it persists and the stadium announcer will create another speech.
The match will be abandoned if it continues.
BBC Radio 5 Live soccer reporter Ian Dennis:It looked as the next step was about to be taken along with players were removed. The next step would be permanently and temporarily.
I believe I heard some monkey chants coming in the area to the right once Raheem Sterling was fouled.
Bulgaria captain Ivelin Popov has come around to the left of this tunnel to talk to some Bulgaria supporters.
BBC Sports chief football writer Phil McNulty:England defender Tyrone Mings seemed to peek over his shoulder and look towards the audience after making a pass within minutes that the game was stopped.
The Bulgaria buffs have not accepted the threat of abandonment nicely but the warning was apparent. This was exactly what the fear was in the build-up and its come to pass.
England are responsible for this match but sadly off-the-field events will unveil the game now.
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