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England fans arrested after causing havoc in Amsterdam ahead of friendly clash against Holland
Dutch police confirmed 25 Three Lions supporters were detained overnight in Amsterdam for drunken behaviour
AT least 25 England fans were arrested last night for drunken behaviour in Amsterdam in the build-up to the clash with Holland.
Video shows one fan stripping down and launching himself into the water as Three Lions supporters wreak havoc in the Dutch capital.
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The tourist psyches up a crowd surrounding the canal before unzipping his jacket, pulling off his sweatshirt and diving into the water despite the chilling six-degree temperature.
One reckless fan even throws a bike into the canal.
The unruly Brits erupt into chants of "Who are ya?" while the good-natured canal boat driver raises his fists in celebration.
A video was also circulating on social media of fans throwing beer at people on a boat in the canal.
England football fans soak canal cruise goers with beer in Amsterdam before Holland friendly
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England fans were branded a "national embarrassment" on social media for the appalling scenes.
One user wrote: "Scum, absolute vile scum."
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While another said: "Horrible, horrible creatures."
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This comes amid security fears after a Russian double-agent was the subject of an assassination attempt in Salisbury.
One user, from Scunthorpe, claimed: "I hope the Russians batter the lot of them come June!"
England fans could be heard singing "Don't take me home" from as early as 3pm yesterday.
One unlucky supporter was stitched up by pals as he arrived at the airport with a boarding pass almost as big as himself.
The visoe waspsoetd online, and appeared to show airport staff trying to scan him through the boarding gates.
England take on Holland tonight at the Amsterdam ArenA before hosting Italy at Wembley on Tuesday.
Gareth Southgate is hoping to find a winning formula before taking the Three Lions to Russia this summer for the World Cup.
But he will have to make do without Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who has withdrawn from both clashes with injury.
Southgate said: "Jack felt some pain in his knee, a problem he has had before. Nothing too serious.
"We had the option to bring him here and let it settle or keep him back at base. We decided to leave him there and hopefully the next few days it will settle down.
"It is a tendon area that over time flares up and needs to settle down. He was disappointed. It is something he has managed over a period of time."
England newbie Lewis Cook is expected to be handed his debut alongside Jordan Henderson in midfield.
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