Tuchel to remind England of anti-racism protocols

Tuchel will brief England players on Uefa's anti-racism protocols ahead of Sunday's Nations League match in Madrid, following Spain's recent fine for discriminatory chanting.

England manager Thomas Tuchel will remind his players of Uefa's anti-racism protocols before Sunday's Nations League fixture against Spain at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano stadium.

The briefing comes after Spain's federation was fined last month and ordered to play their next friendly with a partial stadium closure following "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants about Muslims during a game against Egypt. England's last visit to Madrid in 2004 was overshadowed by racist chanting aimed at England players.

Uefa's three-step protocol gives referees power to halt matches and even abandon games if racist behaviour continues. First, referees halt play and request a public address announcement. If discrimination continues, officials can stop the game for five to ten minutes and remove players from the field.

A third incident can result in abandonment. Tuchel said it was important players understood the protocol: "Best answers are on the pitch." Victory would secure England's Nations League group and a favourable quarter-final draw, though Spain are unbeaten in 43 matches.