Essex Council call for 'toughest punishments possible' for racist abusers of England players
Authority leaders call England squad "a model for the whole country"
Last updated 13th Jul 2021
Essex County Council leaders have called for "the toughest punishments possible for those responsible" for the abuse of England's footballers.
In an open letter to residents from the Chairman, Councillor Eddie Johnson, and the Council’s Political Group Leaders in support of the squad's efforts this summer, the authority has said:
“Essex County Council applauds the achievements of the England football team in reaching the final of the European Championships.
“We are proud that the team reflected England’s diversity, and we recognise that its spirit of teamwork and mutual support is a model for the whole country.
"We are grateful for the wonderful boost their efforts have given our country after such a prolonged and difficult period of time dealing with the pandemic, and the inspiration, under Gareth Southgate’s leadership. they have provided to so many of our young people in particular.
“We strongly condemn the racist abuse which was aimed at some of the England team on social media, and we support the Football Association’s call for the toughest punishments possible for those responsible.”