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Russia v Slovakia under security microscope

Russia fans and England supporters have been warned about their future conduct
Russia fans and England supporters have been warned about their future conduct

Russia's Group B match with Slovakia will come under increased scrutiny in Lille as the country has the threat of Euro 2016 expulsion hanging over it.

The Russian Football Union was handed a suspended disqualification and a fine in relation to crowd disturbances, use of fireworks and racist behaviour inside Marseille's Stade Velodrome in Saturday's 1-1 draw with England.

UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body's sanctions mean any further disorder at their remaining matches will see Russia kicked out of the tournament.

Coach Leonid Slutsky is confident that will not happen.

"We are sure we are not going to be kicked out. There will not be any injustice," said Slutsky in a press conference.

Striker Artem Dzyuba believes it would be "stupid" if Russia were to be sent home having now had a warning.

"We don't want to be disqualified for this situation. It's the 21st century," he said.

"Our supporters have to focus on supporting us and we have to show our best qualities.

"We want to be here and it would be a stupid thing and a big disappointment for the whole country if we go out.

"This is not a street-fighting championship, it's the European football championship."

However, UEFA's sanctions apply only to incidents inside grounds and the majority of the trouble at the weekend happened in the city centre.

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke wrote to UEFA on Monday to complain stewarding at England's match with Russia was "unacceptable" and express "serious concerns" about security arrangements ahead of the clash with Wales in Lens on Thursday.

UEFA has subsequently replied expressing its desire to work jointly with the FA and the authorities to address the issues raised in the letter.

There remains a concern of potential trouble in Lille, though, as many England fans are staying there because of its proximity to Lens.

More British police officers trained in football disorder are being deployed to France.