The English FA said it is looking into the treatment of England supporters at their 3-0 UEFA Nations League win over Greece on Thursday.

Related: Football: an eyewitness account of getting into Liverpool's Champions League final with Milan That call for witnesses for the Athens from Football Supporters’ Association. (PA Media) – The Football Association and Football Supporters’ Association are investigating after England fans faced heavy-handed policing and tear gas before the Nations League match in Greece.

England secured a 3-0 victory against Greece on an evening that started with some fans facing problems on their way into the ground. An FA spokesperson told the PA news agency: "We are aware that some of our fans had a difficult experience outside the ground and are obtaining more information on exactly what happened.

Lee Carsley has insisted that he “definitely didn’t drop” Harry Kane, and reiterated that England’s captain will return to the starting line-up against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Carsley made the brave decision to play Ollie Watkins ahead of Kane for Thursday night’s 3-0 win in Greece,

England interim boss Lee Carsley has backed Harry Kane to respond to being dropped against Greece by confirming he will start in Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash against Republic of Ireland at Wembley.

This time, Lee Carsley’s gamble paid off. In a surprise move, England's interim coach left captain Harry Kane on the bench for the Nations League match against Greece on Thursday and the youthful team eased to a 3-0 win in Athens.