Raheem Sterling: England star admits racial abuse was on his mind before Montenegro game.

Raheem Sterling responds to Montenegro fans (Getty)

Raheem Sterling admits the possibility of being racially abused is something he considers every time he plays in certain parts of the world.

The 24-year-old and his England team-mates were subjected to racist chants during the Three Lions’ 5-1 win over Montenegro in Podgorica on Monday.

Sterling reacted by pulling his ears in front of the home fans when he scored England’s fifth goal, with a missile thrown in his direction in retaliation.

Speaking after the game, the Manchester City forward called for a stadium ban for Montenegro as a suitable punishment, while the Football Association released a statement on Tuesday which condemned “abhorrent racist chanting” during the game at the Gradski Stadion.

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the hosts, which includes a charge of racist behaviour – with a partial stadium ban a possible punishment.

By Mark Mann-Bryans.

Full story at Yahoo News.