Concern ahead of Ireland clash as England fans ignore pleas to drop anti-IRA songs

England fans sang anti-IRA songs during Tuesday’s friendly in Italy despite efforts from the FA to stamp the chants out in the wake of last year’s match in Scotland.

England fans caused controversy last November when they chanted “F*** the IRA” during the 3-1 victory at Celtic Park.

Even though the FA liaised with fan groups after the Scotland game to try to prevent such chants happening again, they were heard during England’s 1-1 draw at the Juventus Stadium in Turin on Tuesday.