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England-France Wembley friendly in doubt

Wembley is due to host an international friendly between England and France on Tuesday night
Image: Wembley is due to host an international friendly between England and France on Tuesday night

England's international friendly match against France at Wembley on Tuesday is in severe doubt following the attacks in Paris.

At least 127 people were killed in a series of co-ordinated attacks in the French capital, with 99 people reported to be in a critical condition.

One of the areas targeted was the Stade de France, where three bombs were simultaneously exploded at around 9.30pm, during France's match against Germany.

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The German squad spent Friday night at the stadium before travelling to Charles de Gaulle airport under police escort and they arrived back in Frankfurt on Saturday morning.

The Football League has already confirmed that a minute's silence will be held at all of their matches over the weekend and Saturday's planned reception by the First Minister of Wales for the Welsh national team has been postponed.

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During terror attacks in Paris, football fans were held in Stade de France for their safety

All UEFA matches in the next few days, including play-offs for Euro 2016, will see teams wear black armbands and there will be a minute's silence before every match.

England are due to play France at Wembley on Tuesday night as part of both teams' preparations for next summer's European Championships, which take place in France.

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Three people have died after explosions at the Stade de France during the friendly between France and Germany

The Football Association is expected to make an announcement regarding the fixture on Saturday.