England Under 21s star Levi Colwill has hit out at fans as an increasing number of players are suffering abuse.
Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are among those who have been on the receiving end of stick from supporters since last year’s run to the European Championship final.
And Colwill — on loan at Brighton from Chelsea and set to start tonight’s friendly against Germany — says fans have no idea how impactful their comments can be.
‘Unless you are a footballer, unless you do what we do every day, you shouldn’t be giving stick,’ said the central defender, 19.