Harry Maguire has revealed how his father was left with suspected broken ribs following the terrifying scenes of ticketless England supporters breaking into Wembley on Sunday.
Thousands of fans stormed the stadium desperate to see England take on Italy in the Euro 2020 final, in the hope of seeing Gareth Southgate's side win their first major trophy for 55 years.
But the unruly scenes led to the Three Lions centre-back's father Alan getting caught up in the chaos within the stadium after the ground's security was breached.
The 56-year-old accountant was pinned to the floor, suffering two suspected broken ribs, after supporters who had broken into the stadium through a disabled entrance, barged through anyone standing in their way.
As well as the Manchester United star's agent Kenneth Shepherd, he was crushed underfoot as he tried to make his way to his seat in the players' families area to the left of the tunnel where the players make their way out onto the pitch.
Harry Maguire admits he was left scared after his father was caught up in the chaos at Wembley before the game after the stadium was gatecrashed by ticketless supporters
Maguire's father Alan (left) was an innocent supporter caught up in the terrifying scenes inside the national stadium as he hoped to see his son play in the Euro 2020 final
Maguire admits he and his father were left shocked by the incident and that he was thankful his children were not in attendance at the game.
'It was not a nice experience — it shook him up,' he told the Sun. 'But he was fortunate as every game he has been to he has had my nephew or one of my kids on his shoulders.
'My dad was in the stampede. I have not spoken with him too much but I am pleased my kids didn't go to the game.
'So I'm thankful that did not happen as it could have been a really serious moment.'
Despite being left in extreme pain from the incident, Maguire's father did not seek medical treatment, not wanting to risk missing out on seeing potentially the biggest game of his son's life.
Maguire started in England's 1-1 draw with Italy, but despite netting a stunning penalty in the resulting shootout, the 28-year-old defender failed to prevent his side slipping to a 3-2 loss on spot-kicks.
'It was scary — he said he was scared and I don't want anyone to experience that at a football match', Maguire added.
'He was struggling with his breathing afterwards because of his ribs, but he's not one to make a big fuss.'
UEFA have since charged the FA over the chaos that marred what should have been a memorable night for the national team.
European football's governing body charged the FA with four offences relating to supporters' behaviour - and an inspector will also conduct a separate investigation into the major security breaches before the match on Sunday, which is likely to lead to further charges.
Maguire's family including Alan (right) pose for a photograph earlier in the tournament
Shameless supporters broke through security to storm Wembley Stadium before the game
A UEFA statement said: 'In accordance with Article 31(4) DR, a UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector has been appointed to conduct a disciplinary investigation into events involving supporters which occurred inside and around the stadium.'
The Italy national anthem was met by a chorus of boos, in a charge also brought against the FA following the semi-final against Denmark when their national anthem was met by 'disturbance'.
An estimated 5,000 ticketless hooligans gained entry to the stadium for Sunday's match before it kicked off at 8pm, forcing their way through broken gates and terraces which led to ugly scenes on the concourses.
The UEFA statement comes after it was claimed that the capacity - meant to be set at 60,000 - was actually 5,000 over that figure on Sunday. However, that number could easily increase once a full investigation is completed.
People were still able to gain access to the stadium through broken gates and turnstiles whilst the game was still being played in extra-time too, it is also being claimed.
More violent scenes in London's Leicester Square as well as Wembley before and after the penalty shoot-out defeat will also have damaged
