Coach Roberto Mancini and owner Massimo Moratti insisted on Friday that Inter would honour their commitment to the tour, despite admitting “there’s a bit of worry and fear because of what has happened”.

However, Inter changed their stance this morning and have announced they will not be coming to England after all.

A statement on Inter’s official website www.inter.it said: “Football has taken a step back because of increasing serious events which touch the sensitivity of everyone. For this reason, and given the situation, the club has decided to cancel the team’s tour of England.”