England’s game behind closed doors

England must play their next home match in a

Uefa competition behind closed doors following disorder at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, European football’s governing body ruled yesterday.

The showpiece game between England and Italy on July 11 was marred by chaotic scenes as ticketless fans forced their way through security cordons to gain entry to the stadium. In addition to the one-match sanction, Uefa has imposed a ban for a second game, which is suspended for two years.

The ban will apply to England’s first home game of the 2022/23 Nations League.