Euro 2020: British lawmakers want oversight of Wembley security failings review

Move comes after violence and disorder at Italy vs England final

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England fans throw barriers outside Wembley Stadium during the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
England fans throw barriers outside Wembley Stadium during the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
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British ministers have called for independent oversight of a Football Association (FA) review of security failings at Wembley after violence and disorder at the Euro 2020 final between Italy and England, The Times newspaper reported.

The final, which Italy won in a penalty shootout, was marred by clashes between fans and officials in and around the stadium.

The Met Police had urged fans not to travel to Wembley if they did not have a ticket. However, several fans breached security cordons and charged into the perimeter area of Wembley before kickoff on July 11.

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