What And Insult!

Last updated : 19 November 2015 By Footy Mad - Editor

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The teams will meet just four days after the terrorist attacks in Paris which saw 129 people lose their lives.

A minute's silence will be observed before kick-off and black armbands will be worn by the players and officials.

The Wembley arch will also be lit up in the red, white and blue colours of the French tricolore, just as it has been in recent days.

In addition, the words of La Marseillaise - France's national anthem - will be put on the big screens inside the stadium for anyone who wishes to sing along before the game.

People attending the match have been encouraged to get to the stadium early because extra security measures - which will include armed police being on patrol - will be in place.

Once supporters are inside the venue, Hodgson hopes they will observe the rituals being carried out.

He said: "We hope the ceremonies will be respected. If there's one thing that I truly wish for, it is that we show the respect I'd expect every single Englishman to show."

England captain Wayne Rooney will present a floral tribute to France skipper Hugo Lloris before kick-off.

Rooney feels the fact the match is taking place will send a clear and defiant message to terrorists.

"I'm happy the game's on," Rooney said. "It shows France wants to show these terrorists they're standing strong against them and we have to support that.

"[Tuesday] will be a great night of togetherness for everyone to see, for the terrorists to see the world will go on and stand against them."

The FA is expecting a near-capacity crowd of almost 90,000 at Wembley. Fewer than 100 tickets have been returned since the attacks, with thousands more sold.

Kensington Palace confirmed on Monday that the Duke of Cambridge will be one of those in attendance.

The FA have said there is "no specific intelligence" about an attack at the friendly similar to the ones that occurred outside the Stade de France on Friday.

Chief executive Martin Glenn added: "There is a physical presence now around Wembley. It's safe anyway."

Fans should arrive at Wembley early for Tuesday night's friendly between England and France due to stronger security precautions in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, the Football Association has said.

All bags will be checked before access is allowed into the stadium, and more security officers have been drafted in to create a stronger and more visible presence for the 70,000 spectators who are expected.

They will include armed police officers "in and around" the stadium, the Metropolitan Police said.

The FA has not been told of any threat to the match but the fact a suicide bomber attempted to gain access to the Stade de France on Friday night has highlighted the fact that sports events may be a future target.

FA chief executive Martin Glenn said: "We'd like fans to turn up a bit earlier as there will be more security checks and police around the area."

Deputy assistant commander Peter Terry, from the Met's Specialist Crime and Operations Command, added: "We've reassessed what security we think we need for tomorrow night's occasion, which will of course be a fairly sombre occasion especially considering who we're playing."

Terry reiterated no specific threat had been made against the match, but asked fans to be the police's "eyes and ears".

He urged supporters who noticed anything of concern to approach their nearest police officer, ring the counter-terrorism hotline or call 999.

Speaking outside Scotland Yard's headquarters, Terry said: "We've assessed what happened in France and we've changed what the appearance of the security will look like tomorrow.

"People travelling to and from the ground will see additional police officers at transport modes, they will see additional police officers on the walk up Olympic Way to the stadium, and in and around the stadium they will see armed officers, which is something they wouldn't normally see.

"I won't say that's the first time it's been deployed at a football match, but you will see officers out on foot carrying firearms tomorrow night."

The lyrics of the French national anthem, La Marseillaise, will be displayed on the big screens so that all fans can join in the singing.

Wembley's giant arch will shine in red, white and blue while the French flag and national slogan of 'Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite' will be shown displayed on LED screens on Wembley Way.

There will be a minute's silence before kick-off and both teams will wear black armbands to remember the 129 people killed in Friday's attacks.

Glenn added: "7.55pm is when the game will really begin as we show our solidarity with France."

 

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