The Football Association have complained to UEFA after racist abuse appeared to be directed towards Ashley Young by Bulgaria supporters during England's Euro 2012 qualifying match in Sofia.

The FA reported the behaviour of a section of home supporters to the UEFA match delegate.

England captain John Terry had not heard the abuse during the game and said it was an issue for the FA and UEFA to deal with.

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But after England's 3-0 win, Terry told Sky it was a shock to learn of it. He said: 'You don't expect that at all. It was a great spectacle for everyone to watch this evening. Let's not let that spoil it.'

Bulgaria boss Lothar Matthaus apologised for the conduct of the minority of his team's fans.

Like Terry before him, he admitted to being 'not very informed' about what had occurred, having been focused on the match.

'But it is very pitiful for such things to happen,' the German said at a post-match press conference. 'Because of that I would like to apologise on behalf of the Bulgarian Football Federation.'

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