McClaren: Italians need our approach

England coach Steve McClaren believes Italian authorities must follow England's lead to eradicate football violence.

All Italian football was suspended indefinitely after a police officer was killed during serious trouble at the Sicilian derby between Catania and Palermo.

"They have got to learn a lot about the English game, the Premier League and how it has come on over the years," He told BBC Radio Five Live. "Other countries have learnt and maybe after the drastic events in Italy something has to be done."

McClaren added: "Of course, I think a lot of other countries are looking at the Premier League and the way we built stadiums, security, seating arrangements and ticketing arrangements.

"The safety now at most grounds (has improved). Compared to when I used to go and watch, the violence that surrounded football, I won't say it has disappeared completely, but it is very, very well controlled and it a great environment in which to take the children and families now, and we have to encourage that."

According to reports, 38-year-old Filippo Raciti was struck in the face by a small explosive while attempting to deal with fighting outside the stadium. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.

After an emergency meeting Italian football federation (FIGC) commissioner Luca Pancalli announced an immediate suspension of football.