"But England dismissed them emphatically, with a much-changed side, two players making their debut, and Emile Smith Rowe making his first start. The average age of that squad, just under 23, is the youngest we've seen under Gareth Southgate. Essex chief executive John Stephenson said in a statement on Monday: "I am extremely disappointed to hear of further historic racial allegations from a former player about two of his team-mates and an ex-member of staff, none of whom are currently involved with the club in any capacity. Championship action will be paused for almost a month during the 2022 World Cup but fixtures will continue in League One and League Two. "The club is disappointed to hear of Maurice's experience and this clearly goes against the expectation we hold for all Northamptonshire players and staff.