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This is how France responded to England fans’ powerful display of solidarity at Wembley (Pics)

Published 09:04 18 Nov 2015 GMT

Updated 09:13 18 Nov 2015 GMT

Ben Kenyon
This is how France responded to England fans’ powerful display of solidarity at Wembley (Pics)

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England's rivalry with France runs deep.

You can probably trace it as far back as 1066 when the Normans invaded our Sceptred Isle. But it was incredible to see this rivalry put to one side by football fans in a defiant show of strength and solidarity as England lined up against France at Wembley. England players stood shoulder to shoulder with Les Bleus. England v France - International Friendly : News Photo And it was an incredible moment as both sets of fans joined in singing France's national anthem in the wake of terrorist atrocities where 129 people lost their lives. A minute's silence fell beneath Wembley's arch, which was illuminated in the Red, White and Blue of the French Tricolor, and it was observed impeccably. This was the response to England fans' grand gesture of solidarity... https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666872966131642368 And these were some of England's front and back pages today... https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666755091194626054 https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666749037232701441 https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666748014535528449 https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666745892444184577 https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666745329484701696 https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666745080569556992 https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666744070782496768 https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666743099000004608 https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666739803703132160 https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/666733785938042880

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This is how France responded to England fans' powerful display of solidarity at Wembley (Pics)