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UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against England and Bulgaria

UEFA have confirmed that they have opened disciplinary proceedings against both England and Bulgaria in the wake of the former's victory in Monday's Euro 2020 qualifying clash.

Gareth Southgate's side emerged as heavy 6-0 winners at Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia, but the game was heavily overshadowed by racism from sections of the home crowd in Sofia.

The game was twice brought to a halt in the first half before being resumed, with the resulting storm of controversey leading to the resignation of the Bulgaria Football Union's president Borislav Mihaylov.

In a statement, UEFA confirmed that they were initiating proceedings against both the BFU and the Football Association following the Group A clash, with the former being charged with four breaches, while the latter have been charged with two.