England team and Wembley fans pay tribute to victims of London terror attack with a minute’s silence ahead of Lithuania clash
THE England flag at Wembley Stadium is being flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for the victims of the London terror attacks.
Sitting next to the stadium’s statue of Bobby Moore, the flag has been lowered as a tribute to all those who lost their lives in Westminster on Wednesday.
Team huddle before kick-off during minute’s silenceRex FeaturesA flag next to Wembley’s Bobby Moore statue is flown at half mast as a tribute to the victims of the London terror attackPA:Press Association
Further tributes also took place inside the stadium ahead of kick off
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Wreaths were laid on the pitch by FA chief Greg Clarke, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Karen Bradley, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Acting Met Police Commissioner Craig Mackey.
And a minute's silence was held for all those who lost their lives.
There was also a tribute to former England boss Graham Taylor who passed away in January.
Sniffer dogs are in operation outside WembleyPA:Press AssociationAn armed police officer stands guard on route to the stadiumReutersTributes were also paid to former England boss Graham TaylorPA:Press AssociationThe England players stood for a minute's silenceRex Features
An FA spokesperson said: “Fan safety is of paramount importance and we have robust security measures in place at Wembley Stadium.
"In collaboration with the local authorities and the Metropolitan Police there will be an enhanced security operation for the England v Lithuania match on Sunday, to ensure a safe and secure environment for spectators.
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"All supporters are encouraged to arrive as early as possible to avoid any delays in entering the stadium.”
Four people were tragically killed on Wednesday as terrorist Khalid Masoud ran over pedestrians on Westminster Bridge on the way to the Houses of Parliament.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan (centre-left) and FA chief Greg Clarke (right) were among those who laid wreaths in tribute to the victimsReutersThe St George's Cross flies proudly beneath the Wembley archPA:Press AssociationFurther tributes will take place at Wembley during today's match against LithuaniaPA:Press AssociationThe Bobby Moore statue and the England flag from a distancePA:Press Association
PC Keith Palmer was then stabbed to death after heroically trying to stop Masoud entering the parliamentary complex.
A further 50 people have also been injured in the attack with some in critical condition.
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