England football fans hurt in Kiev attack

A group of England football supporters have been injured in an alleged attack ahead of the World Cup qualifier in Kiev.

Some 30 hooded Ukrainians armed with knives are said to have set upon the fans in a coffee shop.

Three Britons were taken to hospital following the fight last night, according to local reports.

A British Foreign Office spokesman said: “We are aware of incidents in Kiev involving British nationals.

“We are providing consular assistance.”

England will take on their Ukrainian opponents in Kiev's Olympic Stadium tomorrow night.

A win for England would move them to within touching distance of a place in next summer’s finals in Brazil.