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'We should act to stop it as soon as possible': Thomas Tuchel urges English football to unite after Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger becomes latest player to be targeted by fans after a missile is thrown at him during London derby against Tottenham

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says English football must unite to prevent further fan disorder following a weekend of shame.

Just 24 hours after Aston Villa pair Lucas Digne and Matty Cash were hit with a bottle thrown by Everton fans during Saturday’s clash at Goodison Park, Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger’s feud with Tottenham fans spilled over again yesterday after he was targeted with a missile by away fans.

And Tuchel said: ‘I love to have them (fans) close to the pitch. Not behind fences and not behind nets. It’s a brilliant atmosphere.