The Football Association have condemned racist social media content aimed at England players after the Three Lions were beaten by Italy in the Euro 2020 final.
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Racist tweets and comments were directed at each of the three players who failed to score in the shootout.
The FA have said that they will do all they can to support the players impacted by the abuse, but that social media companies should put stricter measures in place.
A spokesperson for the governing body said: "The FA 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.
England Euro 2020 star Luke Shaw put the Three Lions ahead at Wembley (Image: GETTY)
"We will do all we can to support the players affected while urging the toughest punishments possible for anyone responsible.
"We will continue to do everything we can to stamp discrimination out of the game, but we implore government to act quickly and bring in the appropriate legislation so this abuse has real life consequences.
"Social media companies need to step up and take accountability and action to ban abusers from their platforms, gather evidence that can lead to prosecution and support making their platforms free from this type of abhorrent abuse."
The official England twitter account added:"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.
England enjoyed a wonderful run to the final of the tournament, their first major showpiece event since 1966.
There were memorable victories over Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Ukraine and Denmark en route to the final.
Gareth Southgate will now prepare his squad for next year's World Cup.
The tournament is being held in Qatar during the winter months.
England's performance at Euro 2020 will make them one of the favourites to win the competition, which will be played over 56 years since they last won the World Cup in 1966.