Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has revealed that he spoke to the referee about having a laser aimed on his face before Harry Kane scored his penalty in the England v Denmark Euro 2020 semi-final:
The Leicester City star admitted that he spoke to ref Danny Makkelie about an earlier incident in the match which ended with an England victory.
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The laser was shone in the 34-year-old's face before he saved Harry Kane's penalty in extra-time.
The England striker scored from the rebound to help the Three Lions to a 2-1 victory and they now face Italy in Sunday's final.
He said: "I did not experience it on the penalty kick because it was behind me on my right side. But I did experience it in the second half.
"I told the referee. And he went to say something to one of the other officials."
England faces disciplinary proceedings from UEFA over the incident. The Metropolitan police said on Thursday evening (8 July) that the incident was still being dealt with by UEFA and was not yet a police matter.
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It comes as a former Home Office minister said she understood police were looking into it, describing the incident as 'appalling'.
Speaking in the House of Lords, Baroness Williams of Trafford told peers: "Lord Thomas of Gresford mentioned about the incident with the laser pen.
"It was an appalling incident and I have already asked about this. I understand the police are investigating it."
England have also been charged with 'disturbance caused by its supporters during the national anthem' after home fans booed the Denmark national anthem and the lighting of fireworks inside Wembley.
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England beat Denmark on Wednesday night (7 July), coming from behind after Mikkel Damsgaard's free kick gave Denmark the lead.
Simon Kjaer's own goal levelled for Gareth Southgate's side and Kane booked England's first major tournament final for 55 years when he followed up his missed penalty after Raheem Sterling was tripped by Joakim Maehle.
The Three Lions now play Italy at Wembley on Sunday (11 July) aiming to win their first major trophy since lifting the World Cup in 1966.