By MATTHEW JONES
October 15 2002

After the racism during England's 2-1 win over Slovakia, Bramble wants UEFA to act fast to stamp it out. He feels that racism is on the increase and wants action taken as soon as possible. After THE FA has said they are going to put a stop to any racism at footblal matches, Newcastle United's Titus Bramble has added his views to this - calling to UEFA to act fast in this rising problem.

The Magpies centre-back has admitted how shocked he was at all of the racist abuse hurled at Liverpool's Emile Heskey and Arsenal's Ashley Cole during England's victorious 2-1 win over Slovakia on Saturday night. And Bramble - speaking ahead of the England Under-21 clash against Macedonia on Tuesday - fears the racist taunting is on the increase on the continent.

He said: "It is the 21st century, it really is time it was stopped and Uefa must act. It seems to be on the rise in Europe and it is disgusting. These people are living in some sort of time-warp."

Bramble has had little direct experience of racism at the top level of the game and says he is grateful for the fact that it is virtually non-existent in England.

"Fortunately in England, football clubs and the authorities have worked hard to stamp it out, but some other countries don't seem to have made the same effort," he added.