ENGLAND fans could face a beer ban for their opening match at Euro 2024.
Gelsenkirchen's chief of police has warned troublemakers "we will be prepared" ahead of the Three Lions' clash with Serbia in the city.
England begin their campaign at Schalke's Veltins Arena on June 16 and could also return for the round of 16 if they win their group.
However, top cop Peter Both is aiming to ban supporters from drinking inside the stadium and in public areas in the city.
He has also vowed to send home any England fans causing trouble, threatening to use water cannons on them if necessary.
Both's plan to ban booze is a blow to England fans planning to travel to England's tournament opener as well as the Euros' official beer Bitburger.
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The German brewery have paid millions to sell drinks at stadiums and official fan zones next summer.
Speaking to the Mirror, Both explained: "We’re discussing the possibility of banning alcohol in the stadium and I make no secret of it.
"Through the spectacles of someone responsible for security and in charge of police deployment on that day, I would find it good.
"We are also currently checking at the moment to what extent we can apply banning alcohol in public places.
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