The FA is extremely disappointed at today's decision by UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body to fine The FA £4,200 (10,000 Swiss francs) in relation to the "improper conduct" of England fans at the European Championship qualifier against Croatia in Zagreb.

The Croatian FA were fined £21,000 (50,000 Swiss francs) for "a serious lack of organisation, selling tickets on match day without approval of the police, the English FA or UEFA, the throwing of missiles and the setting off of Bengal lights."

FA Director of Communications Adrian Bevington said: "We are surprised and disappointed, both at the decision itself and the fact that a verdict was reached today, bearing in mind the weight of evidence that we provided to defend our position.

"The evidence we provided demonstrated clearly that England supporters were poorly treated at the stadium, and that extensive security and safety plans agreed with the Croatian authorities in advance for the handling of our fans were not implemented on the night. First-hand accounts provided by England fans formed a significant part of our submissions.

"The FA maintains that neither we nor our supporters were responsible for the incidents that occurred. We have not yet received written reasons for this decision. Once they have been received and reviewed we will give serious consideration to launching an appeal. Until that time we do not feel that we can make any further comment."

In another decision, Germany Under-21 player Aaron Hunt has been suspended by UEFA for two national team matches after being found guilty of gross unsporting conduct. The charge followed a complaint by The FA that two England players had been subject to racist abuse by German players during the match in Leverkusen on 10 October.

Bevington said: "We take the issue of racism very seriously and we welcome the fact that UEFA have decided to take action on this case."