England Under-21s defender Steven Caulker has had his ban overturned as a result of an appeal after last years brawl against Serbia, however Tom Ince's suspension remains.
Totenham defender Caulker was originally handed a two match suspension and Ince a one match suspension after their behavior at the end of the sides 1-0 victory over Serbia in October which saw Stuart Pearce's team qualify for this summers European Championship. Caulker was issued with a warning by the Europe's football governing body in respect of his future conduct and was ordered to do one day of community service.
Blackpool midfielder Tom Ince was left disappointed however as he will have to miss Englands opening game in Israel.
Racist chants from Serbian fans also overshadowed the encounter in Krusevac and the hosts were initially given a £68 thousand fine and ordered to play one game under closed doors. However, after the appeal at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon on Friday, Serbia were told they would have to play their next two competitive games behind closed doors, while their fine was not changed.
The FA had appealed on behalf of the two players but UEFA had prepared a counter-appeal requesting that the punishments for both England and Serbia should be increased. As a result, Serbia fitness coach Andreja Milutinovic had his worldwide ban increased from one to two years.
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