UEFA begin disciplinary proceedings against the Football Association over fan disorder and security breaches which marred the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy at Wembley

• UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Football Association 
• The move follows an investigation by a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector 
• More than 5,000 ticketless fans gained access to Wembley for the Euros final
• A huge breakdown of law and order saw thugs surge into the national stadium 

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Football Association over some England supporters' behaviour at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.

Gareth Southgate's men fell to an agonising penalty shoot-out loss to Italy last month, when scenes in and around the ground marred the Three Lions' second ever major final appearance.

The FA commissioned an independent review to investigate the trouble and vowed to identify those responsible for the 'disgraceful scenes' at Wembley.

European football's governing body also opened a disciplinary investigation into the chaotic scenes and has now announced proceedings.

In a statement on Tuesday, UEFA said: 'Following an investigation conducted by a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector into the events involving supporters which occurred inside and around the stadium during the UEFA Euro 2020 final match between the national teams of Italy and England played on 11 July at Wembley Stadium, London, disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the English Football Association for a potential violation of Article 16(2)(h) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations for a lack of order or discipline by its supporters.'

UEFA said 'further information on this matter will be made available in due course', with the FA waiting to see what punishment will be meted out.

An independent review, chaired by Baroness Casey of Blackstock, has been set up to investigate the disorder which overshadowed England's attempt to win a first major trophy for 55 years. 

The review will seek to establish whether the Metropolitan Police, the FA or UEFA were most culpable for the security breaches that enabled thousands of supporters to enter the stadium without tickets.

An FA statement read: 'A key emphasis of the findings will be to ensure such disgraceful scenes are never repeated.'

Staff were 'overwhelmed' and authorities estimate up to 200,000 were in the Wembley area. 

The Metropolitan Police, responsible for law and order outside the stadium, denied that they failed in this task, though witnesses told of drug-dealing, drug consumption, drunken and aggressive behaviour, as well as male fans urinating in the streets.

The stadium perimeter and internal security are the FA's responsibility. 

Those without tickets forced their way through turnstiles due to their large numbers and 'tailgating' genuine ticket-holders — squeezing through electronic turnstiles behind paying customers, who were threatened not to draw attention.

Harry Maguire's father was among those caught in a stampede with thousands of ticketless fans trying to get into Wembley.

Alan Maguire, 56, was going to watch his son, 28, play for England in the tournament final against Italy but suffered horrendous injuries while entering the ground via Gate G, which was the entrance for the Three Lions stars' families.

In a video uploaded by The Sun, the footballer's father could be seen in clear agony whilst trying to wrestle through bodies at the entrance.

Also in the crush of bodies was Maguire's agent, Kenneth Shepherd, before the pair went through to the area where the players' families are seated at Wembley.

Harry confirmed that his father suffered 'a few injuries' whilst trying to get into the ground and was relieved that his children or any other younger family members of his accompanied Alan to the game.