UK road safety charity Brake has issued a plea to all fans of this year's Euro 2016 football tournament in France to act responsibly when watching the tournament unfold.

With millions of people planning to enjoy the sporting spectacle in pubs and at home over the coming weeks, Brake wishes to highlight the continuing risk that alcohol can present to those making their way either to or from watching the game.

Campaigns adviser for Brake Alice Bailey said: "If you’re watching any of the games with your mates down the pub, never be tempted to drink if you are driving.

"Even small amounts of alcohol increase your risk of crashing and the only safe amount to have before getting behind the wheel is none at all."

Ms Bailey added that people need to be aware of the serious consequences of drink-driving, which can destroy lives both for innocent members of the public and those that break the law in this manner.

Just a single drink can be enough to impair a person's ability to respond swiftly in a crisis situation when out on the roads. With research showing that having one drink can increase a person's chances of being involved in a serious accident by up to three times.

Fans of the football are therefore advised that they can by all means enjoy a drink when watching the game, but if they do, they need to leave the car at home.