JAKARTA - European football's governing body UEFA on Thursday opened a disciplinary investigation into England over the laser pen that was beamed at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in the defining moments of the Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley Stadium.
Television footage showed Schmeichel being targeted by a spectator using a green laser as England captain Harry Kane converted a penalty in extra time that left the hosts 2-1.
The Denmark goalkeeper initially managed to parry Kane's spot-kick but was unable to parry Kane's second which saw a rebound from Schmeichel put Gareth Southgate's side into the final against Italy on Sunday.
UEFA will also investigate the actions of England supporters who set off fireworks and disrupted the singing of the national anthem.
England fans booed as the Danish national anthem was played before kick-off. Similar boos were heard when Germany's national anthem was played at Wembley Stadium last week as England beat Joachim Low's side in the last 16.
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"This case will be handled by the UEFA Supervisory, Ethics, and Disciplinary Body," UEFA said.
England is chasing their first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup by facing Italy in the final at Wembley on Sunday this week.
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