England snatched a 1-0 win right at the death away to Slovakia in Sam Allardyce’s first match as England boss.
The match-winner was Liverpool attacker Adam Lallana whose perseverance and scuffed shot squirmed past the goalkeeper.
It sent England’s travelling contingent into raptures, however it was a former Reds defender who stole the headlines for his unceremonious challenge on Harry Kane.
The Fenerbahce centre-back inextricably stomped on Kane’s ankle and was rightfully given his marching orders, with the referee in full view of the incident.
It sparked a barrage of abuse on social media, and here are the best reactions to the sickening challenge:
The Inevitable Red card for Martin Skrtel for Stamping on Harry Kane #SLOENG pic.twitter.com/yob3NX1XJT
— B.E.N.D.E.R (@FUTURAMA888) September 4, 2016
Liverpool should build a statue of Jurgen Klopp just for selling Martin Skrtel. Awful defender.
— Richard Jolly (@RichJolly) September 4, 2016
Martin Skrtel alone is evidence that #lfc had a much better transfer window than some think.
— Dave Phillips (@lovefutebol) September 4, 2016
Martin Skrtel gets a richly-deserved red card for another foul on Harry Kane. Shakes the referee’s hand as he goes off. Ridiculous display.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) September 4, 2016
Martin Skrtel is as brainless a centre-back as they come.
— Ben McAleer (@BenMcAleer1) September 4, 2016
Martin Skrtel the 8 year Liverpool fraud
— Ü (@ThoseScouseLads) September 4, 2016
Martin Skrtel looks like a criminal and plays like a criminal.
— ㅤ (@DevilDivock) September 4, 2016
Martin Skrtel is genuinely a disaster. Looks like a bad guy on an NCPCC advert but with less footbal ability than your typical abusive uncle
— Sean (@DivvyOrigi) September 4, 2016
I honestly can’t believe a club has paid actual, physical, real-life money for Martin Skrtel. #LFC are truly blessed.
— Anthony Coleman (@ColemanA87) September 4, 2016
