HUNDREDS of England fans have clashed with riot police last night ahead of today’s Euro 2016 match with Wales.
Police have sprayed tear gas and charged at Three Lions supporters following a series of running battles with Russia fans.
Footie pundit Stan Collymore branded Russian thugs ‘f*** nuggets’ after being tear-gassed by French police.
Riot cops stepped in to break up England and Russian supporters during a fresh wave of violence at Euro 2016.
Three Lions fans reportedly chased Russians through the streets of the northern French city in a series of running battles.
Ex-footballer turned pundit Collymore live streamed the ugly scenes through Periscope.
He started his report by saying he had heard a loud bang and followed a group of England fans “chasing Russians around the square”.
A gang of around 10 hardcore Russian Ultras were seen running in the opposite direction.
Trouble erupted last night as England and Wales teamed up to stop a mob of Russians from storming a bar.
Dozens of Russians ignored UEFA’s threat to ban their team from the footie tournament as they threw punches at English supporters who were goading them from a bar in the centre of Lille.
Other Three Lions supporters sang: “I’m England until I die” before a fight erupted.
Plain clothed detectives stepped in and French riot cops had to use pepper spray during the ugly scenes in the early hours this morning.
Hundreds of England fans are staying in the city ahead of the match against Wales in Lens tomorrow.
French authorities have restricted the sale of alcohol and drafted in 4,000 extra police in Lille ahead of the fixtures.
Shops selling alcohol are closed until Friday, while 350 bars will shut early on Wednesday and Thursday.