By Ajay Nair, news reporter
England manager Gareth Southgate says he heard racist abuse directed at defender Danny Rose during the team's 5-1 win over Montenegro.
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling, 24, reacted to the chants directed at his England teammate by making a gesture with his hands and ears towards the Montenegro fans after he scored.
Monkey chants were aimed at 28-year-old Rose, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur, towards the end of the game after a late challenge.
Soon after the Euro 2020 qualification game, Sterling posted a photo of himself celebrating his goal on Instagram with the caption: "Best way to silence the haters (yeah I mean racists) 
#2019 #getsomeeducation."
Southgate told ITV Football: "I definitely heard abuse at Danny Rose when he got booked at the end of the game, there's no doubt in my mind that happened and we'll make sure that that's reported officially – it's not acceptable."
When asked if Sterling was racially abused too, the England manager replied: "I'm not sure yet, I had a quick chat with Danny because I heard what had happened there. I've not had a chance to speak with Raheem yet but whatever has happened we will report."
Speaking after the match, Sterling told ITV Sport: "Personally I didn't hear anything today but my teammates said they heard it from the dugout…
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"It's 2019 now, it's getting a bit silly."
He added: "There's got to be something that can completely stop this.
"Players are playing, it's a football match, people are getting emotional but to then be put down by your skin colour is completely wrong.
"It's time that there was a stance. UEFA needs to do something that's going to make these people think and not do it again."
Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi also reported hearing racist chants in a post-match interview before calling for UEFA to take action.
The 18-year-old told beIN Sports: "I don't think discrimination should be anywhere, I think we're equal. We have to play a fair game and enjoy the moment but when you're hearing stuff like that from thRead More – Source
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