The Football Association says it will take no disciplinary action against Fernando Torres following an incident where the forward scratched Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen on the face during Chelsea’s 1-1 Premier League draw at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

“One of the match officials saw the coming together of the two players, albeit not in its entirety,” the FA said on its website.

“In these particular circumstances, in line with The FA’s policy on when retrospective action may be taken, reviewed this summer by the game’s stakeholders, no action may be taken.”