Frank Lampard believes top players deserve more credit for not snapping in the face of abuse from fans after Eric Dier clambered into the stands to confront a supporter.
Dier is expected to face disciplinary action from the FA after he challenged someone arguing with his brother following Tottenham's FA Cup defeat by Norwich.
Both Manchester United and the police, meanwhile, are looking into vitriol hurled at Jesse Lingard following their win at Derby.
Lampard called Dier's reaction 'natural' - he remembers family members overhearing insults directed at him during his own playing days and claims the 'pantomime' nature of football sees some forms of abuse simply accepted.