The contrasting remarks between the managers arrive amid heightened scrutiny following Spain's recent sanctions for fan misconduct. Spain was previously hit with a $20,000 fine and a stadium capacity reduction after supporters directed anti-Muslim chants during a March friendly against Egypt. England midfielder Declan Rice confirmed the squad knows how to implement UEFA protocols if necessary, while the team prepares to compete for the top spot in their group with a fully fit squad.
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Spanish manager Luis de la Fuente firmly rejected claims of racism existing in either Spa…: Spanish manager Luis de la Fuente firmly rejected claims of racism existing in either Spain or England ahead of the match.
England's staff and players plan to review established anti-racism protocols despite not…: England's staff and players plan to review established anti-racism protocols despite not anticipating any incidents in Madrid.
Top spot in their Nations League group will be determined on the pitch during the high-st…: Top spot in their Nations League group will be determined on the pitch during the high-stakes Madrid encounter.
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MADRID, Nov 14 : England manager Thomas Tuchel does not expect racist abuse during Sunday's Nations League clash with Spain but said his players would be reminded of anti-racism protocols, prompting a terse response from Spain coach Luis de la Fuente.
England face the world champions in Madrid with top spot in their Nations League group at stake, returning to the Spanish capital for the first time since a 2004 friendly in which Black England players, including Ashley Cole and Shaun Wright-Phillips, were subjected to racist abuse from the crowd.
England midfielder Declan Rice said the squad knew exactly how to respond if racism occurred.
"In the past, I've experienced that in Montenegro, Bulgaria and there was a protocol in place we followed," Rice told reporters on Saturday. "We came off the pitch. We know exactly where we are as a group on that.
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