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Why the Serbia-England game had to be paused by the referee

England 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.
  • The game was stopped in the 38th minute after a laser pen was pointed at Ezri Konsa's face.
  • A laser pen also appeared to be shone at Reece James as he prepared to take a free-kick.
  • Play resumed after a short stoppage, with a warning issued over the PA system to fans regarding pyrotechnics and laser pens.
  • England went on to win the match 5-0.
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