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England fans have been creating a party atmosphere in Naples today as they set off flares and spent hours drinking in the sun ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Italy.
Three Lions supporters have travelled in large numbers to Italy's third largest city ahead what is set to be a crunch match for both sides looking to qualify for next summer's tournament in Germany.
Photos from Naples today show England fans have been enjoying themselves in the Mediterranean sunshine in the hours ahead of kick-off.
Local Government officials had imposed a ban on alcohol amid fears of potential violence between the two sets of fans - but there was no sign of these rules being followed, with police allowing English supporters to drink openly.
It is the first time the teams have played each other since the Euro 2020 final, which the Azzurri won on penalties at Wembley in 2021.
England fans cheer as flares are set off before kick-off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples tonight
Despite a local ban on alcohol, many Three Lions fans have been seen drinking beer under the watchful eye of police
Both national teams will be looking to bounce back from recent disappointments - it will be England's first match since losing to France in the World Cup quarter finals in December, while Italy failed to qualify for the tournament at
