England fans urged to sing La Marseillaise at Wembley
Monday 16 November 2015 12:42, UK
England supporters have been encouraged to sing the French national anthem before Tuesday's friendly match at Wembley.
The game takes place just days after 129 people were killed in a series of terrorist attacks across Paris.
Since then a Twitter campaign has begun encouraging England fans to join with French travelling supporters in singing La Marseillaise, France's national anthem.
Fans have also been asked to arrive early as extra security measures will be in place around Wembley.
There were concerns that, following the attacks, Tuesday's match between England and Euro 2016 hosts France might be postponed.
But a spokesman for the French Football Federation said on Saturday: "After talks with the English FA who assured us there was no particular risk in holding the match, we decided to go ahead."
FA chairman Greg Dyke, confirming the game would go ahead as scheduled, said: 'We will use the opportunity to pay our respects to all affected and also to express our solidarity with the people of France."
Three suicide bombers blew themselves up outside the Stade de France on Friday night as France played Germany in a friendly. Four people died including the bombers.
The match was allowed to run its course, with France winning 2-0, but at the final whistle supporters who remained were asked to congregate on the pitch while the players remained in their changing rooms.
Sky sources understand UEFA bosses and security officials had talks over the weekend about the situation in Paris, security arrangements at the European Qualifiers play-offs and to offer support to the France and Germany.
Talks will continue on Monday and look forward with fixtures in the Champions League and Europa League taking place next week.
Each game will be individually assessed in terms of extra security staff and measures after talks with the clubs, police forces and relevant football associations.
