Ex-Leeds star Danny Rose dismissed in England racism fracas

DONCASTER-BORN former Leeds United player Danny Rose was dismissed after the final whistle of England’s U21s’ Euro 2013 qualifer in Serbia last night after reacting to racial abuse - with the FA having reported a number of racist incidents to Uefa following a sickening evening in Krusevac.

England’s 1-0 second-leg victory, which saw them progress 2-0 on aggregate to the next year’s finals, was marred by a series of incidents following the game, which saw players, including Rose, suffer racist abuse and come under attack from Serbian fans who were throwing stones, coins and seats.

Missle-throwing also took place during the game with both England players and coaches suffering a great deal of provocation on a tempestuous evening, which saw Leeds’ defender Tom Lees come on as a second-half sub for Bolton’s Marvin Sordell on 62 minutes for Stuart Pearce’s side.

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Former Leeds loan full-back Adam Smith started at right-back, with another former United loan player, Andros Townsend, on the bench along with Hull City keeper Ben Amos and Middlesbrough loan midfielder Josh McEachran

Spurs defender Rose, 22, on loan at Premiership rivals Sunderland, was sent off just after the final whistle after reacting angrily to monkey chants from the crowd.

Scuffles also broke out as supporters invaded the pitch moments after Connor Wickham’s injury time goal booked England’s place in the Euro 2013 tournament - the prelude to missiles being thrown and both rival sets of players confronting each other amid fractious scenes.

England U21 manager Pearce said: ‘’A lot is happening in our country with regard to stamping out racism and I am very proud of the reaction of our players towards the end.

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“No matter what provocation comes your way, we’re in a profession where you have to hold your dignity.

‘’I never want to see any football matches end like that, this is a sporting arena.”

On the domestic front, Huddersfield Town boss Simon Grayson is backing loan striker Jimmy Spencer to be a success at Brentford after completing an initial one-month loan move to the Bees.

The Leeds-born frontman, 20, a regular on the bench for Town this term, is expected to make his debut in Saturday’s clash against Doncaster Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium.

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The initial deal for Spencer runs until November 21, although Town can recall the academy product after his first 28 days at Griffin Park.

Grayson said: “We’ve looked at the squad and although Jimmy has been on the bench we have options available.

“This move allows him to get some games at the top end of a good division in League I and it’s a good opportunity for him.

“I know Uwe Rosler really well and his team plays in a certain way, so it’s all part of Jimmy’s development.

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“We could have kept him here, but I think the time has come where he needs to go and get games.

Meanwhile, James Chester could bolster Hull boss Steve Bruce’s defensive options by returning to the first-team squad after missing the Tigers’ last two matches with a hamstring injury.

Bruce is to monitor the fitness of fellow defenders Joe Dudgeon and Alex Bruce ahead of Saturday’s home encounter with Paul Jewell’s Ipswich Town.

Bradford City have been handed an injury boost with midfield man Ritchie Jones completing ninety minutes for the first time this season in last night’s 7-0 reserve victory at Mansfield Town, which saw Nick Wright fire a hat-trick.

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Also in action yesterday were Rotherham United, who beat a youthful Sheffield Wednesday side 7-4 in a behind-closed-doors friendly, with Alex Revell, Lionel Ainsworth, Alec Denton, Mark Bradley and Daniel Nardiello among the goals.

The Millers, Bradford, Sheffield United, Doncaster Rovers and York City will all take their place in the hat for the first-round draw of the FA Cup, which takes place on Sunday at 1.30pm.

Guiseley, Harrogate Town, FC Halifax, Bradford Park Avenue or Ossett Albion.

First-round ties will be played over the weekend of November 3.

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