RUSSIA have been handed a suspended disqualification after clashes with England fans in Marseille.
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The suspended disqualification means Russia will be kicked out if there is any violence from their fans during the rest of the competition.
The warning comes after violence erupted when Russian fans were seen attacking England supporters in the stands of the Stade Velodrome after the 1-1 draw over the weekend.
Uefa also announced that they were fining the Russian Football Union £120,000 because of the incidents.
RUSHED: Fans fight in the stands in Marseille
They also point out that they will only be disqualified if there is violence within the grounds of stadiums.
French authorities have been concerned that Russian fans may cause disorder when England face Wales in Lens on Thursday.
Clashes at the weekend involved Russian fans who were described by the FA chairman Greg Dyke as "hyper violent".
DRINKING: Beer being loaded up ahead of England's match against Wales in Lens
ATTACKS: Fans were aggressive inside the stadium
Meanwhile the Welsh FA has urged supporters not to travel to Lens or the areas around Lille without a ticket for fear of Russian aggression.
Russia are set to play Slovakia in Lille on Wednesday, where many England fans will be staying.
More than 2,400 security officers will be stationed in Lens before the Wales vs England match.
British police officers are also being sent to France ahead of the match to prevent further disorder.
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