FA VOW TO WIN WAR ON TROLLS

From Back Page abhorrence of any racist abuse. This is not acceptable in any part of society. We will continue to work with the rest of the game, the government and social media platforms to remove discrimination from our sport.”

England right-back James (below) also received the support of the national team.

A post on the Three Lions’ official Twitter account said: “Every time one of our players – or anybody – faces abuse, it only increases our determination to stamp racism out of the game.

“It is our duty to drive change and to ensure that no individual has to endure what Reece has.”

The FA hit out after Chelsea threw their weight behind calls for social media companies to step up efforts to tackle trolls following the targeting of James on Friday night. Yesterday James spoke out again and called for an end to racist abuse in a post on Instagram. The Blues said on their official Twitter account: “Everyone at Chelsea is disgusted with the racist abuse Reece received.

“We add our voice to those urging social media platforms and regulatory authorities to take stronger, more effective and more urgent action against this despicable behaviour. Something has to change and it needs to change now.”

Speaking on Friday, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters (above) said: “Tackling online hate is a priority for football and I believe social media companies need to do more.”

Relating to the abuse of Sawyers, West Midlands Police said a 49-year-old man from Kingswinford, near Birmingham, was questioned on Friday evening.

The force’s football hate crime officer is also investigating reports of another racist comment towards the player.