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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lucy Leeson

England vs Serbia match paused after laser pen shone in Ezri Konsa’s face

England’s World Cup qualifying match against Serbia was briefly paused on Tuesday night, after a laser pen was pointed at Ezri Konsa’s face.

The match was stopped by the referee in the 38th minute on Tuesday (9 September). The Three Lions were 2-0 up when the incident happened.

Another laser pen also appeared to be shone at Reece James as he prepared to take a free-kick.

Play resumed after the short stoppage with a warning played out over the PA telling fans not to use pyrotechnics and laser pens.

England won the game 5-0.

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