John Stones spared England’s blushes in their 1-1 draw against Hungary as their Wembley World Cup qualifier was marred by violent clashes between Hungarian fans and police on Tuesday.
Gareth Southgate’s side fell behind to Roland Sallai’s penalty before Stones levelled late in the first half, but the Group I leaders remain on course for Qatar, needing four points against Albania and San Marino in November.
There were problems off the pitch too as Hungary fans booed England’s players taking the knee to protest racism before dozens of the travelling supporters got involved with an ugly confrontation with police after a “racially aggravated public order offence” involving a steward.