The Football Association has requested UEFA to conduct a evaluate of the treatment of England fans at final week’s European qualifier in Italy.
Harry Kane broke the nationwide staff scoring file along with his penalty at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the place Gareth Southgate’s males ran out 2-1 victors of their Euro 2024 qualification opener.
But England’s first win in Italy since 1961 was not with out points for the two,500 travelling supporters in Naples, main the FA-run England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) to contact European soccer’s governing physique.
There had been points getting to the bottom on the buses that Italian police requested and strongly suggested supporters to take, with 4 ticket checks awaiting fans at the heavily-policed stadium entrance.
England’s away assist was saved within the floor for about an hour after full-time, earlier than being taken on an prolonged, convoluted bus route again into town drop-off level beneath police escort.
“We know many of you are unhappy at what went on, both before and after the game against Italy,” the ESTC stated in an e-mail to fans seen by the PA information company.
“We have obtained some very detailed accounts for the reason that match and share many of the considerations and frustrations.
“On Monday, we met with a consultant from the travelling UK Policing to hear their view and focus on the circumstances. They too confronted a really difficult scenario, as did our workers on the bottom.
“The Football Supporters’ Association have additionally raised vital considerations.
“Taking all of this into account, we’re asking UEFA to conduct a evaluate of what occurred on Thursday evening. We will maintain you posted on how this unfolds.
We know many of you might be sad at what went on, each earlier than and after the sport towards Italy.
England Supporters Travel Club
“We appreciate the time you give, and the expenses incurred in following England.
“Our paramount concern is your safety and well-being. We work hard to make sure travelling to watch the team is as enjoyable as possible.
“On this occasion it was not, despite the months we spent planning while working in good faith with the authorities in Naples.
“We are sorry that what should have been a wonderful occasion watching our first win in Italy since 1961 was not, for many of you.”
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