Just as we thought Britain's notorious football hooligans had faded into the background they appeared this week in Manchester, it appears the next generation is once again earning the country a dubious reputation in Europe.Some example for those heading to Russia this week.

For years, Britain struggled with its reputation as the hooligan capital of Europe, home to the continent's most violent football fans. Images of aggressive skin-heads unleashed across Europe's cities during the nineties were hard to erase. Britain had somewhat restored its gentlemanly reputation only to recently find itself at the top of an equally undesirable league table.

Recent studies show that while Britain ranks well in standard of living among its European neighbours, it also excels in teenage anti-social behaviour and drug abuse.

The latest pan-European figures, published last week, show that Britain tops the list for cocaine and cannabis use, with over eight percent of the population admitting to cocaine use, and 34 percent admitting to cannabis use.

The study follows research published last month that found Britain has the worst-behaved teenagers in Europe. The research was carried out by the Institute for Public Policy Research. It found the United Kingdom was at or near the top of every indicator of questionable behaviour, drugs, drink, violence,child abuse,child abduction and sexual promiscuity.

The public think-tank compared the results with research into family life and behaviour across Europe, concluding that the U.K.'s poor record could be explained by a collapse in family and community life. In general, according to the study, teenagers in other European countries sit down much more frequently to family meals,attend church with their parents, go on holiday with their parents and spend considerably more time in general with their family.

In Britain, they spend more time out with their mates wrecking our streets and property and throwing up and pissing in our gardens.