Xtra Time Web Desk: UEFA on Thursday announced they will start disciplinary proceedings against England after a laser pointer was flashed as Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in Wednesday night’s Euro 2020 semi-final.
Two other charges have been levelled after incidents during England’s 2-1 victory at Wembley.
Along with investigating the laser pointer – shone at Schmeichel before he saved Harry Kane’s extra-time penalty only for the England captain to score from the rebound. UEFA is also looking into the booing of the Danish anthem and the lighting of fireworks inside the stadium. The case will be dealt by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body.
England came from behind to win the semi final clash against Denmark to book a place in the final of major tournament after 55 years. Mikkel Damsgaard’s free-kick gave Denmark the lead while the visitors conceded a own goal by Simon Kjaer. Harry Kane scored the winning goal from an extra time penalty.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also urged fans not to boo teams during their national anthem. We don’t want fans to be booing teams. We want fans to be showing support and being respectful,” he said.