We’ll offer support but game’s chiefs
“The FA, Premier League and English Football League have significantly stepped up their efforts, but we expect them to continue to prioritise this issue and to consult with both players and supporter groups, and we will be monitoring how the football authorities implement their plans through the season.”
The spokesman added that the government will monitor the response from the football authorities, adding: “We will continue working with the authorities on this, including the Professional Footballers’ Association and we don’t rule out taking further steps if required.”
A spokesperson for the FA confirmed on Monday that an investigation is being carried out to determine what happened in the 62nd minute of Sunday’s match in north London.
“Following the incident in the match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on Sunday 22 December, we are working with the match officials, the clubs and the relevant authorities to fully establish the facts and take the appropriate steps,” the spokesperson said.
The decision not to intervene comes less than 24 hours after former England international Gary Neville launched his second passionate anti-racism speech aimed towards Britain’s political leaders.
The ex-Manchester United defender accused Mr Johnson of “fuelling” racism across the country a fortnight ago with his use of offensive race-related language, which has subsequent