In advance of yesterday’s match, England supporters have described the “farcical” scenes outside the Diego Maradona Stadium.
In a Euro 2024 qualifying game between the two countries, the Three Lions will play Italy.
Huge crowds swell in opposition to police using batons and riot gear, as shown in a video posted to Twitter.
As the tension grew, some were seen raising their hands.
The following was posted on Twitter by broadcaster Faye Carruthers: “Been speaking to many England fans arriving at the game (and those still not here) who say it’s been farcical trying to get here – have friends who’ve been on a bus for 90 minutes (it’s a 25 minute journey) – the bus went in the opposite direction to the stadium…
England are taking on Italy in the Diego Maradona Stadium.
She added: ‘They’re not likely to make KO – crammed in with standing room only.
‘One fan said the English police outside were “embarrassed” as nothing they said would happen organisation-wise has.’
Amid tonight’s game, Harry Kane has been crowned England’s all-time leading scorer, eclipsing Wayne Rooney’s record.
The Tottenham forward had scored 53 goals for the Three Lions before the trip to Naples, where Gareth Southgate’s side begun their Euro 2024 qualification campaign.
It was Kane’s first appearance in an England shirt since December at the World Cup against France, when he netted one penalty but missed another in a heartbreaking quarter-final defeat.
The 29-year-old had been tied with Rooney since then, but has now claimed the record outright – ironically, from 12 yards.
Meanwhile, the FA have condemned the actions of an England fan who took a flag to Italy which included a ‘deeply offensive’ message to the late Diego Maradona.
As is often the case ahead of England away games, there were concerns over trouble involving fans ahead of the match.
The FA have condemned one supporter who took an England flag to Naples that included the words ‘Diego’s in a box’ – in reference to Argentina and Napoli legend Maradona, who died in November 2020.
‘We strongly condemn the actions of the individual who travelled to Naples with a flag that had a highly offensive message on it,’ a statement read.
‘We immediately took steps to have their tickets cancelled before the match. The matter will be reviewed further when we return to England.’