Evening Standard

FA promise ‘robust’ security

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SECURITY will be “robust” when England play at Wembley on Sunday four days after the terror attack in Westminste­r left three victims dead, writes Giuseppe Muro.

More than 80,000 tickets have already been sold for the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania and the FA have confirmed there will be enhanced security.

An FA spokespers­on said: “Fan safety is of paramount importance and we have robust security measures in place.

“In collaborat­ion with the local authoritie­s and the Metropolit­an

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“All supporters are encouraged­ed to arrive as early as possible.”

When France visited the nationalon­al stadium after the attacks in Parisris in November 2015, armed police ce provided additional patrols around Wembley.

Meanwhile, the FA were this morning finalising plans to recognise the victims of the attack.ack.

It is expected there will be a minute’s silence before kick-off.f. England players are also expected ted to wear black armbands.

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Armed presence: police at Wembley

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