Chelsea striker Danny Sturridge is shocked by allegations he was racially abused by one of his own fans during the Champions League clash in Genk on November 1.

The inquiry was triggered by a complaint from a Chelsea executive club member that a fellow wealthy supporter had loudly called Sturridge a 'monkey'.

A source told the Daily Mail: "Daniel and his family are not jumping for joy about the whole situation. How can they be? It is difficult for them to get their head round it at the moment.'

Sturridge, 22, started England's clash against Sweden at Wembley on the bench last night, and the source added: "Playing for England is a big deal for Daniel and he is determined not to let this overshadow it."