'ISIS, WHERE ARE YOU? Drunken England fans in violent clashes with police firing tear gas ahead of Euro 2016 kick off

A day of drinking spilled over into anger and violence as clashes began in Marseille

Three Lions supporters clash with French youths as they chant anti-ISIS songs in the French city ahead of Russia clash. ENGLAND fans were tear gassed by French riot police in Marseille overnight as they chanted: “ISIS, where are you?”

French riot police used tear gas on England fans as they clashed with French youths in the southern city of Marseilles

Three Lions supporters were also subjected to baton charges as fighting broke out with youths in the southern French city. Thousands of English have travelled to Marseille ahead of their Euro 2016 opener with Russia on Saturday.

Three Lions fans were heard to chant "ISIS where are you" during the violence

Groups of local youths are reported to have attacked the fans as they drank outside an Irish pub in thew centre of the city.

The violence was a worrying reminder of the trouble that plagued the 1998 World Cup when England fans became violent in the same city

Video footage shows chairs being thrown as violence erupts between the two groups, while tear gas can be seen wafting through the air as French security forces try to disperse the trouble makers.

One fan appeared to be treated on the ground by fellow supporters for their injuries

During the trouble fans were heard to chant "ISIS where are you?" in reference to the terrorist group which claimed responsibility for two deadly attacks on France last year.

The tournament kicks off tomorrow with France’s clash against Romania

Ambulances were on the scene by midnight as French police restored order within a few hours.

The port city of Marseille is home to more than 200,000 Muslims though it is not clear if the trouble was caused by religious tensions.

However, these England fans got the drinking started immediately

One fan told the Mail: "They were baiting us, and then attacked. "None of the England fans were doing anything wrong  a few of us had a bit much to drink, but that was all.

Supporters draped flags on any space available and began the ritual chanting

"Suddenly a French gang appeared and started attacking us, and throwing stuff. We had to defend ourselves, and then the police showed up."

The violence is a dark reminder of the last time England fans were in Marseille at the 1998 World Cup.  Boozy England fans started the party early yesterday after they began arriving in Marseilles.

The tournament kicks off tomorrow with France’s clash against Romania, but these fans wasted no time after arriving in the host country.

They draped the city in England flags and took over Marseille’s streets for the long-anticipated tournament. French police watched from a safe distance as England fans swarmed bars ahead of their game with Russia on Saturday.

Police will be hoping to avoid a repeat of 1998’s World Cup, where England fans clashed with Tunisia supporters in Marseille for two consecutive days.

French security services are already under huge strain, and have been on high terror alert for more than a year.

Most recently, they staged a terror drill in Lyon amid fears ISIS will be targeting the tournament.
More than 90,000 officers will be on duty during the Euros, which will run from Saturday to July 10.