French police have arrested at least 36 people following clashes with football fans in Lille.
On several occasions police charged crowds of chanting supporters, and red flares were let off amid a tense stand-off with officers.
The clashes followed the conclusion of Russia's match against Slovakia and come ahead of the England and Wales match to be played in nearby Lens later on Thursday.
England and Wales fans have been greeted at Lens train station by a heavy police presence.
ITV News correspondent Emma Murphy has recorded video footage from the scene and said bags are being searched.
Fans of the two nations have begun arriving in the city ahead of the Euro 2016 Group B match between England and Wales at the nearby Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium.
There has been heavy rain in the city overnight, which she adds could dampen the threat of further trouble.
New footage has emerged appearing to show England fans in Lyon being attacked by a gang thought to be so-called "ultras".
Police have called violence at the European Championships in Lille "appalling" and "absolutely vile".