Why public transport in Germany is the wurst... Thousands of England fans left stranded due to 'dangerous overcrowding' on platforms after Serbia match

Fabled German efficiency holds that the country's public transport runs with a precision sure to make any Briton envious.

But ask a football fan at Euro 24 and they'll likely say it's no more than a myth.

The Football Supporters' Association (FSA) said it was 'dismayed' over 'dangerous overcrowding' on the public transport system which left thousands waiting on packed station platforms more than three hours after the final whistle.

The FSA said it was 'extremely disappointed to see' that transport arrangements which had been promised to get fans back to transport back to Gelsenkirchen station 'did not materialise', leaving fans stranded which was 'quite simply ridiculous' at a major tournament.

The Football Supporters' Association (FSA) said it was 'dismayed' over 'dangerous overcrowding' on the public transport system which left thousands waiting on packed station platforms more than three hours after the final whistle

The Football Supporters' Association (FSA) said it was 'dismayed' over 'dangerous overcrowding' on the public transport system which left thousands waiting on packed station platforms more than three hours after the final whistle

It came as thirsty England fans drank two months' worth of beer in a weekend at a Gelsenkirchen restaurant.

Fans who descended for England's opening game downed more than 60 kegs - 5,281 pints - of beer at GE Piazza, an Italian bar and restaurant which became the fans' focal point in the city.