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England Set for High-Risk World Cup Qualifier in Belgrade as Police Bolster Security

Serbia host under a 15% crowd reduction imposed for previous discriminatory abuse.

Overview

  • Local and visiting police describe the fixture as high risk and say a robust security operation is in place.
  • Harry Kane says England have discussed UEFA’s three-step racism protocol and are ready to act, including leaving the field if required.
  • Serbian FA official Branko Radujko urges supporters to behave, warning further incidents could force a decisive Albania qualifier to be played behind closed doors.
  • About 2,500 England fans are due in Belgrade, with an FA reporting hotline available for hooliganism or abuse.
  • Thomas Tuchel frames the contest as a searching test for his unbeaten side, with England five points clear of Serbia at the top of Group K.