"A hostile atmosphere is part and parcel of travelling to certain corners of the globe to play football, but The Eagles fans took it one step too far, with riot police forced to storm into the home stands after fights broke out between their own supporters. There was also a replica whistle in the crowd, which momentarily brought the game to a premature end in stoppage time, and a green laser pen, which stopped Konsa in his tracks at one stage, having had it shone in his eyes as he carried the ball out of the Three Lions' defence."
"Speaking to Football Insider, former FIFA referee Keith Hackett said: The use of a laser is dangerous and unacceptable. Turpin, the French referee, is a very experienced referee and will have been informed. The match observer in attendance will have requested the announcement be made. The matter will be reported to the authorities and Serbia will be sanctioned with a substantial fine."
England produced a 5-0 win in Belgrade with goals from Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford, described as the most complete performance under Thomas Tuchel so far. The home crowd's behaviour included fights that prompted riot police to enter the stands, a replica whistle that briefly halted play in stoppage time, and a green laser pen shone into Ezri Konsa's eyes. Noni Madueke scored his first senior England goal during the game. Former FIFA referee Keith Hackett labeled laser use dangerous and unacceptable and indicated that Serbia will face a substantial fine.
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