UEFA threaten to expel England and Russia after violent clashes leave one fan critical

Uefa has warned England and Russia their teams could be disqualified from Euro 2016 if there is more violence.

The European football body opened disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union after scenes of violence marred their 1-1 draw with England in Marseille. Uefa handed down charges for alleged crowd disturbances, racist behaviour, and the setting off of fireworks by Russia fans during the game at the Stade Velodrome.

It also said it would take steps to strengthen security at match venues after the embarrassing scenes at Olympique Marseille’s ground. The disorder at the 67,000-capacity venue came after a third day of violent clashes between rival fans and locals on the streets of Marseille left one England fan critically ill in hospital.