The England team and Football Association have condemned the "disgusting" racist abuse faced by some players after last night's Euro 2020 final.

Some members of the Three Lions team, including Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford, were targeted after missing penalties in the shoot-out against Italy.

The appalling racial abuse on social media has been slammed by those at the top of the game.

It has again seen calls for social media companies to do more to root out such abuse from their platforms.

An FA statement 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.

"We will do all we can to support the players affected while urging the toughest punishments possible for anyone responsible."

The England team also released a statement condemning the abuse.

Their statement said: "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."

The Metropolitan Police said they were investigating "a number of offensive and racist social media comments being directed towards footballers following the Euro 2020 final."

Arsenal said they were "proud" of their 19-year-old player Saka after his saved penalty saw Italy win the trophy.

The club also said they wer "sad" to have to condemn the racism faced by a number of black players.

Rashford, who hit the post in the shoot-out, was sent a supportive message by his club, Manchester United.

"One kick won't define you as a player or person," Man Utd said.

The latest bout of vile abuse faced by high-profile black players comes just months after a football-wide boycott of social media.

Players, clubs, officials, organisations and journalists took part in a four-day boycott, along with those from several other sports.

At the time social media firms such as Facebook and Twitter said they were "committed" to tackling abuse on their platforms.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel also today tweeted their condemnation of the racist abuse seen after last night's game.

But some have accused the politicians of hypocrisy given their past refusal to condemn those who have booed the players when taking the knee, and given certain other previous remarks.

Former England defender Gary Neville also told Sky News today highlighted some of Johnson's past comments.

"He said Muslim women look like letterboxes," Neville said said. "Should we not be highlighting this more often?"

The hashtag #hypocrite has also been trending on Twitter as users of the platform reacted to the politicians' tweets.

The Duke of Cambridge, meanwhile, has also condemned the "abhorrent" abuse and said "those involved should be held accountable".