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Jamie Vardy’s wife ‘teargassed and caged’ amid violence between England and Russia fans

The striker's wife was caught up in the violent clashes before and after Saturday's 1-1 draw at the Stade Velodrome

Jamie Vardy’s wife was among the England fans caught up in the violence during Saturday’s Euro 2016 opener against Russia.

Prior to the game, several England fans required medical attention after violent clashes in the Vieux Port (Old Port) area of Marseille.

The match finished 1-1 at the Stade Velodrome as Eric Dier’s free-kick was cancelled out by Vasili Berezutski’s injury-time equaliser.

But the result was marred after Russia fans appeared to attack England supporters inside the stadium following the full-time whistle.