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What can England fans expect in Russia now they have qualified for the World Cup in 2018?

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SSN chief reporter Bryan Swanson gives the lowdown on what fans can look forward to in Russia at the 2018 World Cup.

England fans can now start planning for a World Cup in a country which promises tight security and potential visa-free travel.

Supporters with tickets must apply for FAN ID, a Russian identity card, which prevents the need for any travel visa.

FAN ID is only available for ticket holders and will guarantee free travel between host cities on special trains and other public transport.

Russia 2018 will be a unique World Cup experience; one venue, Kaliningrad, is located between Poland and Lithuania and completely separate from the rest of the country.

The Football Association will only confirm England's base after the draw on December 1.

England fans during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Group F match at the National Stadium, Ta' Qali. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday Sept
Image: England fans will be going to Russia

Organisers are hopeful of a trouble-free tournament, following a successful Confederations Cup this summer.

"The level at which the tournament was organised dispelled many fears and stereotypes," Alexey Sorokin, Russia 2018's organising committee chief executive, told Sky Sports News in July.

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"Many people didn't expect it to be this way; such great food, interesting museums, such history. People would like to come back, that's a fact."

Click on the video to find out what fans can expect - including a stadium with temporary seating outside the ground!