Today’s back pages: Lions led by donkeys - ‘bottlers’ Uefa fail to condemn racists

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 16 October

England boss Gareth Southgate speaks with the match officials during the 6-0 win against Bulgaria
England boss Gareth Southgate speaks with the match officials during the 6-0 win against Bulgaria 
(Image credit: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The racial abuse of England players in Bulgaria continues to make front and back page news in the United Kingdom.

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