England's star Raheem Sterling and other players were subjected to racist abuses by a group of angry Hungary supporters during the qualification match for the 2022 World Cup.

Video: Raheem Sterling pelted with beer cups as England players targeted with racial abuses by Hungary supporters

England manager Gareth Southgate has condemned the racist chants directed towards Raheem Sterling and some other English players during a qualification match for the 2022 World Cup against Hungary.

Gareth Southgate on racism: 'Some people will end up being dinosaurs as world is modernising'

England footballer Declan Rice gave an epic response to Hungary fans who pelted Raheem Sterling with plastic beer cups on Thursday (September 2) during the qualification match for the 2022 World Cup.

Watch: England footballer's epic on-field response to Raheem Sterling racism incident

The English Premier League restarted after a 100-day break due to the coronavirus pandemic as Manchester City and Arsenal players took a knee in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the world after George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis by a police officer.

Black Lives Matter: English Premier League players take knee in solidarity

Manchester City and England footballer Raheem Sterling on Sunday insisted that racism is "the only disease right now". The 25-year-old, who has often and powerfully spoken out on discrimination, admitted his remarks may appear ill-chosen as the globe fights the coronavirus pandemic.

Racism 'only disease right now,' says Sterling