England fans gather in Seville ahead of Nations League tie with Spain as FA condemn 'unacceptable' behaviour after clashes with police in the city
- England supporters have started gathering in Seville ahead of Monday's match
- Gareth Southgate's England take on Spain in the UEFA Nations League
- Kick-off comes hours after the FA condemned the behaviour of some fans
- Supporters had to be dispersed by riot police in Seville on Sunday night
England fans have started to gather in Sevilla ahead of the Nations League fixture against Spain on Monday evening.
Around 3,000 supporters made the journey to the southern Spanish city over the weekend.
Those pictured on Monday afternoon appeared to be having fun while preparing to support their team.
England supporters have started to gather in the bars and restaurants around Seville
Many have travelled over the weekend to watch Gareth Southgate's side on Monday night
The supporters were pictured having a drink in one of the squares near towards the ground
It was a stark contrast to the scenes on Sunday night as police clashed with England fans just 24 hours before kick-off.
The FA moved to condemn the behaviour of some fans on Monday, warning that those involved would be banned if caught.
A statement from the FA released on Monday afternoon read: 'We condemn the unacceptable behaviour witnessed in Seville.
Supporters of many different clubs including Whitby Town and Sunderland are in Seville
Fans appeared in good spirits hours before kick-off in the southern Spanish city
Police have maintained a presence in Sevilla after fans clashed with police on Sunday
'With the Spain fixture still to come on Monday night, we urge those following the team to respect our hosts and act in a responsible manner.
'The FA will work in partnership with the UK Football Policing Unit to help identify those involved and we will sanction any England Supporters' Travel Club member found to be responsible for disorder.'
The behaviour of those involved was particularly disappointing given the FA's advice before fans flew out to Spain.
The FA had urged those travelling to stay away from problem areas and avoid a repeat of scenes that followed the England football team's last away game in Spain three years ago.
Video footage showed England fans running riot in Seville ahead of Monday's game
England fans could be seen running down one of Seville's main shopping streets holding chairs
When similar trouble occurred surrounding the friendly against Holland in Amsterdam in March, 13 members of the ESTC were identified as being among the trouble-makers.
It is understood one member of the ESTC, who was caught on camera throwing unattended pedal cycles into a canal, was given a life ban for his misconduct in Amsterdam.
A further 10 were given three-year bans while a further member remains suspended
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