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Welsh and English fans have already been attacked in Lille by gangs of Russian thugs.

It comes after scenes of horrific violence before and after England's opener against Russia in Marseille.

But eyes are now fixed on arguably the biggest grudge match of the tournament yet – England v Wales.

Wales in particular, who are playing in their first ever European Championships, will arrive in Lens with a point to prove against their arch enemy.

And the banter’s already in full swing – as Welsh fans promise a feisty encounter on and off the pitch against their English counterparts.

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Daily Star Online has already exclusively revealed how Russian thugs deliberately targeted English fans in the bloody “Kalashnikov capital” Marseille.

But it might not stop there, as the Welsh are promising to match the ferocious Russians.

Facebook groups are already becoming a battleground for rival supporters to challenge each other.

One Welsh fan wrote: "See you at the Euros c***s.

"Bale will ruin Jamie Vardy all day long.

"No doubt another tournament England will bottle. We’ll be there running the f****** show you English muppets."

But a Three Lions supporter hit back with: "Wales. Ruled by England since 1536. Shove that up your sheep’s a*** and smoke it!

"The only thing you lot are good for is chasing sheep.

"At least you made it to a tournament this time though you Welsh p****s."

Gareth Bale's already slammed Roy Hodgson's men before the clash – insisting Wales have more passion and pride.

The match will be played in Lens – a city with a population of under 40,000 and the terrified French mayor has already predicted a riot ahead of the clash.

And the group stages could be targeted by ISIS amid a summer of fear plotted by the terror group.

But fans and players have been assured that if security fears bubble over or the worst does happen, the tournament could be played behind closed doors.

Paul Corkrey of the Welsh Football Supporters’ Federation believes the city’s Stade Bollaert-Delelis is “one of the best stadiums in France”.

But he added: "The problem is, that’s all that’s good about it.

"The fan zone is very small. To have a tournament of this size there is strange because there are not many amenities there for supporters.

"I wouldn’t go."

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A Uefa statement reads: "The host city of Lens will be implementing appropriate measures to ensure that all visitors enjoy matches in a safe and festive atmosphere be it at the stadium, in the fan zone or in the city centre."

Welsh fans, believe it or not, do have a history of football violence.

The south Wales derby played between Swansea and Cardiff City is one of the fiercest rivalries in British sport.

And clashes between Cardiff City’s “Soul Crew” firm and Swansea City’s “Jack Army” have become notorious for all the wrong reasons.

Despite Saturday's disappointing start, England have high hopes for success in the tournament.

But it could be yet another tournament where the WAGs steal a lot of the attention from Roy’s Boys.