Updated 9.15am

England's Football Association said it was "appalled" and "disgusted" after racist trolls targeted Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka following Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.

All three players missed from the spot as Italy clinched the penalty shoot-out 3-2 after the tense final finished at 1-1 after extra time.

"We're disgusted that some of our squad – who have given everything for the shirt this summer – have been subjected to discriminatory abuse online after tonight's game," the England FA tweeted.

"We stand with our players."

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also slammed the "appalling" racial abuse.

"This England team deserve to be lauded as heroes, not racially abused on social media," Johnson wrote on Twitter. 

"Those responsible for this appalling abuse should be ashamed of themselves."

Metropolitan Police investigating

In a separate statement, the FA said it "strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and is appalled by the online racism that has been aimed at some of our England players on social media. 

"We could not be clearer that anyone behind such disgusting behaviour is not welcome in following the team."

London's Metropolitan Police said it was investigating the "offensive and racist" posts.

One of the several racist posts following the match.One of the several racist posts following the match.

"We are aware of a number of offensive and racist social media comments being directed towards footballers following the #Euro2020 final," it said in a tweet.

"This abuse is totally unacceptable, it will not be tolerated and it will be investigated."

England's players have made a strong stand against racism at the tournament, taking a knee before their games including Sunday's final.

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