Rio Ferdinand has expressed shock at alleged racist chanting directed at him and brother Anton by England supporters during the 8-0 victory over San Marino.
The chanting was said to be directed towards Manchester United defender Rio, who pulled out of the England squad, and QPR centre-back Anton.
"You expect and accept banter from fans on the terraces as it's part of what makes the game great," Rio tweeted.
"But racism is not banter and from your own fans - WOW."
However, the 34-year-old former West Ham and Leeds player said: "Always a small minority who ruin it for others."
He later added: "Let's not jump to conclusions and assume though, as it might just have been banter. We'll see after the investigation."
Ferdinand's comments came after the football anti-racism network Fare filed a complaint to world governing body Fifa on Thursday.
The Press Association reports that some England fans sang a song suggesting the brothers should be burned on a bonfire.
It has been claimed the song had racist overtones because Anton was racially abused by former England captain John Terry.
"You expect and accept banter from fans on the terraces as it's part of what makes the game great," Rio tweeted.
"But racism is not banter and from your own fans - WOW."
However, the 34-year-old former West Ham and Leeds player said: "Always a small minority who ruin it for others."
He later added: "Let's not jump to conclusions and assume though, as it might just have been banter. We'll see after the investigation."
Ferdinand's comments came after the football anti-racism network Fare filed a complaint to world governing body Fifa on Thursday.
The Press Association reports that some England fans sang a song suggesting the brothers should be burned on a bonfire.
It has been claimed the song had racist overtones because Anton was racially abused by former England captain John Terry.
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