Montenegro vs England: Romelu Lukaku says Three Lions should've walked off the pitch to 'make a statement' against racism

A number of Three Lions players including Raheem Sterling, Danny Rose and Callum Hudson-Odoi were subjected to racist abuse during last month's Euro 2020 qualifier in Podgorica

Romelu Lukaku believes England should've walked off the pitch against Montenegro to "make a statement" against racism.

A number of Three Lions players including Raheem Sterling, Danny Rose and Callum Hudson-Odoi were subjected to racist abuse during last month's Euro 2020 qualifier in Podgorica.

Manchester City winger Sterling cupped his ears to supporters upon scoring with captain Harry Kane later saying he would take his team off should it happen again.

The hosts have been charged by Uefa but Lukaku feels Gareth Southgate's side should've taken matters into their own hands.

"England should have walked off I think, personally," he told Sky Sports.

"To make a statement. I have seen it happen in countries and then the team would get sentenced and stuff like that. For some players, it gives us an edge, but other players can overreact, then you make a foul and you are a man down.

"It's something that us players have to stand up and talk about, so the people in top positions do something. It should be fixed and sorted because football is a multicultural game.

"We do a lot of stuff for a lot of people, so let's not forget about the racism issue. I hope we can fix it, It's going to take time."