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England to honour Westminster victims during World Cup qualifier

Updated on: 26 March,2017 07:09 AM IST  | 
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England's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania today will be preceded by a minute's silence and an on-field tribute to victims of the Westminster terror attack, while armed patrols will be in operation around Wembley Stadium

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London: England's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania today will be preceded by a minute's silence and an on-field tribute to victims of the Westminster terror attack, while armed patrols will be in operation around Wembley Stadium.

Wednesday's deadly events unfolded hours before England's friendly with Germany in Dortmund and, rather than act in haste on the day, the Football Association decided to mark the occasion on home turf at its World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.


As well as the pre-match silence, England will wear black armbands during the match and there is set to be a pre-match wreath-laying ceremony featuring specially-invited guests, though the FA has yet to confirm who will be in attendance. During the match the Wembley arch will be lit up in red and white.



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