Fans glassed and 30-man mobs – unruly chaos of England’s last match in Scotland

England fans return to Scotland on Tuesday evening – and local police will have bad memories of their most recent visit.

The Three Lions took on their oldest rivals at Hampden Park back in June of 2017 and escaped with a memorable point in the World Cup qualifier thanks to Harry Kane's last-gasp equaliser.

However, much of the attention centred on off-the-pitch altercations, with fans arrested in their numbers the day after a rampage that involved around 30 hooligans.

A bottle was also thrown at England players on the pitch as the violence spilled over – with armed cops deployed inside and outside the ground.

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Before Leigh Griffiths would steal the show with two stunning free-kicks, police already had their hands full.

A huge mob of fans were spotted around St Enoch's Square before the game with a fan left injured after a glass was launched at a pub.

Gas was also used by police and a bouncer was inadvertently hit by the throw of a panicked officer.

As many as 13 arrests were made for public order offences, with police pleading with fans to behave despite the emotions that come with the oldest fixture in international football.

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Now retired Chief Superintendent Brian McInulty said at the time: "The policing operation to assist supporters attending and leaving the stadium has passed off well, although there have been a number of arrests for minor public order offences in and around the stadium.

"I expect Glasgow city centre to be busy this evening and would appeal to people to behave respectfully and responsibly.

"This is an ongoing police operation and there is an increased public presence in the city centre to reassure the public."

Fans were also warned not to cut out the 'tedious, prehistoric chanting' that had blighted former fixtures, with both sets of fans booing their opposing national anthems.

The trouble came after the English FA suspended 27 fans following issues earlier in the year during a clash against Germany.

England manager Gareth Southgate said: "We have come to a really difficult atmosphere, a really difficult environment, the Scottish fans were fantastic getting behind their team."

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England return to Hampden Park on September 12 in a friendly to celebrate 150 years of international football.

The first ever international match was contested by England and Scotland way back in 1872, finishing 0-0.

The most recent fixture last year finished by the same scoreline at the 2022 World Cup.

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