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Twitter said it hadremoved some accountsfor abuse violations, and British police said they were investigating the posts.
Race was a major undercurrent throughout the teams run to the finals, which captivated the country.
But on Sunday, leading figures and organizations across England denounced the abuse.
The English team itself tweeted a statement voicing similar sentiments.
Those responsible for this appalling abuse should be ashamed of themselves.
