England risk ban from their Euros, Uefa warns

No country has ever been banned from a tournament during the competition

England have been warned by Uefa that they could be thrown out of Euro 2020 if there is any more crowd trouble.

Supporters threw missiles and invaded the pitch after the final whistle

The Football Association has already been fined £30,000 after fans booed during Denmark's national anthem and set off fireworks during the semi-final against the Danes on Wednesday.

England face Italy in the final at Wembley on Sunday

Uefa has now written to the FA to warn that England could be disqualified from the tournament if there is any repeat of the scenes that followed the semi-final.

“Uefa has warned that England could be thrown out of Euro 2020 if there is any more crowd trouble,” a Uefa spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added that Uefa is "very concerned" about the behavior of England fans and that the FA has been warned that it could face further sanctions if there is any repeat of the scenes that followed the semi-final.

The FA has already been fined £30,000 after fans booed during Denmark's national anthem and set off fireworks during the semi-final against the Danes on Wednesday.

Uefa has now written to the FA to warn that England could be disqualified from the tournament if there is any repeat of the scenes that followed the semi-final.

England face Italy in the final at Wembley on Sunday.

What are the possible consequences for England if they are thrown out of Euro 2020?

• They would forfeit their place in the final and Italy would be crowned champions.
• They would be fined a significant amount of money.
• They could be banned from competing in future Uefa competitions.

What can the FA do to avoid England being thrown out of Euro 2020?

• Increase security at Wembley Stadium.
• Warn fans that they could be ejected from the stadium if they misbehave.
• Work with the police to identify and arrest troublemakers.

Conclusion

England fans have a reputation for being passionate and supportive, but they also have a reputation for causing trouble.

The FA needs to do everything it can to ensure that there is no repeat of the scenes that followed the semi-final against Denmark.

If England are thrown out of Euro 2020, it would be a major embarrassment for the country and the FA.