England fans have been forced to settle for low alcohol beer (Image: Getty)
England fans have been left stunned at the prices of the reduced-alcohol drinks inside the Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen. The Three Lions faced Serbia to kickstart their Euro 2024 campaign.
The Group C clash is the only game in the tournament’s group stage in which fans are only being offered reduced-strength alcohol. That is because Gelsenkirchen police have identified the match as ‘high risk’.
England and Serbia fans are reported to have clashed in Gelsenkirchen prior to the game. German police may feel that has justified their decision to reduce the strength of the alcohol, with fans only able to purchase 2.5 per cent beer.
In a now deleted post, TalkSPORT host Adrian Durham shared a picture of the alcohol price list inside the stadium and called them ‘reasonable’. Despite not being allowed to buy full-strength alcohol drinks, a beer will set back fans around £6.
However, according to the Sun, many of his followers seemed to disagree. One allegedly commented: “Ouch. Where did you get reasonable from?”
Others suggested that the beers were overpriced given the fact that they are not at full strength.
German police had been concerned by the presence of England and Serbia supporters mixing in Gelsenkirchen. Around 500 Serbian ultras are believed to have descended on the city in the days prior to the game.
Meanwhile, the head of Gelsenkirchen police, Peter Both, has urged England fans not to chant about German casualties in World War II. Three Lions supporters have often sung the chant ‘10 German Bombers’ while in Germany.
England vs Serbia at Euro 2024 was considered 'high risk' by German police (Image: Getty)
"Please don't be a d***," Both told The Telegraph, although admitted that there was no law to prevent the chant from being sung. He continued: "That's what I would say to them: Don't be a d***.
"If they sing a song like this, I can't change it. It's not punishable in Germany. I hope that all the other peaceful and law-abiding fans say to them: 'Stop it.'
"I know, and all people in Germany know, there is a long-lasting sporting rivalry between England and Germany. But it's important for me to say it's only a sporting one. Our countries have been, and remain, allies for over seven decades."
That has not stopped England fans giving the chant a rendition in German streets over the past few days. The FA has warned supporters to be good guests at Euro 2024.
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