There has been a sharp rise in race hate crimes in recent years, brought to the fore following the abuse sent to England players last week FOLLOWING the condemnation of racist abuse sent on social media to three England footballers after the Euro 2020 final, figures have revealed how racial hate crime has increased in the past four years. Racist abuse was sent to footballers Marcus Rashford MBE, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka following the Euros final between England and Italy, when the trio missed penalties in the deciding shoot out. The abuse has prompted police investigations across England and widespread condemnation from fellow players, England manager Gareth Southgate, and the FA President and future King, Prince William.