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England manager Gareth Southgate brands spate of football violence as a national 'EMBARRASSMENT' - after players and managers are attacked by fans in final week of domestic season The end of the domestic season was marred by a number of pitch invasions Players and managers were attacked by unruly supporters running on the pitch Aston Villa's Robin Olsen, Sheffield United's Billy Sharp and Crystal Palace's Patrick Vieira were among those attacked England boss Gareth Southgate says it is all 'not a good optic for our country'

By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail

Published: 22:30 BST, 24 May 2022 | Updated: 22:30 BST, 24 May 2022

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England manager Gareth Southgate has branded the current spate of football violence as a national 'embarrassment'.

The end of the domestic season has been marred by a number of worrying pitch invasions that has seen players and managers attacked by unruly supporters amid growing concerns over an increase in hooliganism in English football.

Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen was attacked during a pitch invasion at Manchester City on Sunday, Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp was headbutted by a fan at Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace coach Patrick Vieira was goaded by Everton fans, causing the Frenchman to lash out.

Gareth Southgate branded the current spate of football violence as a national 'embarrassment'