Wembley Stadium was the site of a glorious show of solidarity, defiance and sportsmanship on Tuesday night as over 70,000 people came together to stick two massive red, white and blue fingers up to Islamic State (IS).
An incredible rendition of La Marseillaise sang by practically every person in the building marked the beginning of the England Vs France friendly, played in the shadow of the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris last week.
So intense was the sentiment that fans did the previously unthinkable and declared they didn't even care who won.
After the group killed 129 people in Paris on Friday, tonight's game was held in an atmosphere of anticipation mixed with tension.
Armed police were on hand to patrol the stadium for the first time ever and a similar friendly in Hanover between Germany and Holland was called off and the stadium evacuated after a credible bomb threat.
Wembley’s iconic arch remained illuminated by the French Tricolore, with France’s national motto Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité also on display.
England fans hold French flags outside Wembley
Tributes were led by Prince William and David Cameron before a poignant minute's silence was observed, players from both teams gathered around the centre circle.
Elsewhere tensions were high as fears of a bomb attack led to the Germany versus Holland football friendly being cancelled.
The stadium in Hanover was evacuated ahead of the match and local media reported an ambulance was found with explosives in front of the 49,000-capacity HDI Arena.
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England's Kieren Gibbs (right) in conversation with France's Bacary Sagna (left) after the final whistle (credit:Andrew Matthews/EMPICS Sport)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: French players applauds after the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Clive Rose via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Wayne Rooney (2nd L) and England players applaud the fans after the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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France's defender Laurent Koscielny (2nd L) is embraced by England's defender Kieran Gibbs (L wearing a France shirt) after an England 2-0 victory in the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Wayne Rooney of England and Laurent Koscielny of France shake hands after the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Clive Rose via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The words 'Liberte, Igalite, Fraternite' and the colours of the French flag adorn Wembley Stadium ahead of tonight's football match between England and France on November 17, 2015 in London, England. Security in London has tightened after a series of terror attacks across the French capital of Paris on Friday, leaving at least 129 people dead and hundreds more injured. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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London Mayor Boris Johnson in the stands for the international friendly soccer match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. France is playing England at Wembley on Tuesday after the countries decided the match should go ahead despite the deadly attacks in Paris last Friday night which killed scores of people. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:Matt Dunham/AP)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: An England supporter painted his face with French national flag is seen prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Football fans with their faces painted in the colors of Frenc flag are seen outside of Wembley Stadium, before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. (Photo by Yunus Kaymaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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France's midfielder Lassana Diarra (R) gestures to France's midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin during the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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France's midfielder Lassana Diarra (R) comes on to replace France's midfielder Yohan Cabaye (C) during the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Both teams line up prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Yunus Kaymaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The outside of Wembley Stadium, is illuminated with the French flags flanking the Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite moto of France, is seen before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. (Photo by Yunus Kaymaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Armed police on patrol outside Wembley Stadium ahead of the international soccer friendly match between England and France in London, England on November 17, 2015. Security has been stepped up ahead of the match following the terror attacks in Paris 13 November. (Photo by Yunus Kaymaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The outside of Wembley Stadium, is illuminated with the French flags flanking the Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite moto of France, is seen before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. (Photo by Yunus Kaymaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Fans of England display the national flag of France during the international friendly between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Yunus Kaymaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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England coach Roy Hodgson, left, British Prime Minister David Cameron, second left, Britain's Prince William the Duke of Cambridge and France head coach Didier Deschamps, right, applaud before the international friendly soccer match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. France is playing England at Wembley on Tuesday after the countries decided the match should go ahead despite the deadly attacks in Paris last Friday night which killed scores of people. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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England coach Roy Hodgson, center, embraces France head coach Didier Deschamps before the international friendly soccer match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. France is playing England at Wembley on Tuesday after the countries decided the match should go ahead despite the deadly attacks in Paris last Friday night which killed scores of people. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and London Mayor Boris Johnson are seen on the stand prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: French supporters hold the national flag prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: A general view during the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Clive Rose via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: British Prime Minister David Cameron looks on during the national anthems prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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France's midfielder Paul Pogba (L), France's midfielder Lassana Diarra (C) and France's defender Eliaquim Mangala applaud before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Both teams line up prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Yunus Kaymaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Fans of England display the national flag of France during the international friendly between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Yunus Kaymaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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England and French players during a rendition of the French national anthem before the international friendly soccer match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. France is playing England at Wembley on Tuesday after the countries decided the match should go ahead despite the deadly attacks in Paris last Friday night which killed scores of people. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
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The Mayor of London Boris Johnson in the stands during the international friendly match at Wembley Stadium, London. (credit:Mike Egerton/PA Wire)
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England coach Roy Hodgson, left, British Prime Minister David Cameron, second left, Britain's Prince William the Duke of Cambridge and France head coach Didier Deschamps, right, stand before the international friendly soccer match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. France is playing England at Wembley on Tuesday after the countries decided the match should go ahead despite the deadly attacks in Paris last Friday night which killed scores of people. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
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Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the stands during the international friendly match at Wembley Stadium, London. (credit:Mike Egerton/PA Wire)
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WEMBLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: A fan wearing a blazer in red, white and blue as flags are waved around him before the international friendly between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) (credit:Catherine Ivill - AMA via Getty Images)
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WEMBLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: A France fan wipes away his tears during the national anthem before the international friendly between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) (credit:Catherine Ivill - AMA via Getty Images)
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WEMBLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: A France fan wipes away his tears during the national anthem before the international friendly between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) (credit:Catherine Ivill - AMA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: (L to R) Paul Pogba, Lassana Diarra and Eliaquim Mangala of France line up for the national anthem prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: General view of French fans during the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Stephen Pond - The FA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The Frenmch coaching staff look on during the minutes silence prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Players line up for the national anthems prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Clive Rose via Getty Images)
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England fans hold up white paper to form a part of the French flag up before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: A French supporter cheers prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
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(From L) France's forward Antoine Griezmann, France's midfielder Lassana Diarra, France's defender Patrice Evra, England's midfielder Eric Dier, France's midfielder Yohan Cabaye, France's defender Bacary Sagna, England's goalkeeper Joe Hart, England's midfielder Adam Lallana and France's forward Andre-Pierre Gignac link arms before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Englands coaching staff sing during the national anthems prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
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France's coach Didier Deschamps (5th L) embraces England's manager Roy Hodgson before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: French supporters hold a banner to appreciate the support following the terror attack in Paris prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Clive Rose via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: French supporters wave the national flags prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Clive Rose via Getty Images)
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Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) and Britain's Prince William (2nd L) are pictured before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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England's midfielder Dele Alli (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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England's midfielder Dele Alli (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Dele Alli of England celebrates after scoring his sides opening goal during the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Players come together for the minutes silence remember those who lost their lives in the recent Paris attack prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Matt Lewis - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Matt Lewis - The FA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Players pose for a moment of applause prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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British Prime Minister David Cameron (2nd L), Britain's Prince William (3rd L) and France's coach Didier Deschamps (R) gather in front of floral tributes before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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France's coach Didier Deschamps (C) is pictured as he observes a minute's silence before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Both teams stand together for a moment of applause prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: General view of the French supporters prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Matt Lewis - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Matt Lewis - The FA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: General view of both teams lining up prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Matt Lewis - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Matt Lewis - The FA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: England fans display the colours of the French flag remember those who lost their lives in the recent Paris attack prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Matt Lewis - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Matt Lewis - The FA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Both teams stand together for a moment of applause prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Matt Lewis - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Matt Lewis - The FA via Getty Images)
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People wave French flags ahead of the international friendly soccer match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. France is playing England at Wembley on Tuesday after the countries decided the match should go ahead despite the deadly attacks in Paris last Friday night which killed scores of people. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
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A man holds a French flag ahead of the international friendly soccer match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. France is playing England at Wembley on Tuesday after the countries decided the match should go ahead despite the deadly attacks in Paris last Friday night which killed scores of people. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
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A football supporter holds a French flag which reads 'Pray for Paris' (credit:Andrew Matthews/EMPICS Sport)
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France fans hold up French flags before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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England fans are pictured before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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Football fans arrive outside Wembley Stadium for the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: French fans pose for photos holding a french flag with the Wembley arch lit up in french colours in the background as they arrive ahead of tonight's International friendly match between England and France on November 17, 2015 in London, England. Security in London has tightened after a series of terror attacks across the French capital of Paris on Friday, leaving at least 129 people dead and hundreds more injured. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: French fans pose for photos holding a french flag, with the Wembley arch lit up in french colours in the background, as they arrive ahead of tonight's International friendly match between England and France on November 17, 2015 in London, England. Security in London has tightened after a series of terror attacks across the French capital of Paris on Friday, leaving at least 129 people dead and hundreds more injured. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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France fans are pictured before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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A football fan wears a French shirt and an England hat as he waits the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTONNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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A football fan holds up a French flag before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The Bobby Moore statue stands infront of Wembley stadium prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Stephen Pond - The FA via Getty Images)
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Football fans are pictured before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The Bobby Moore statue stands infront of Wembley stadium prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Stephen Pond - The FA via Getty Images)
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Football fans hold up a French flag before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: A military band plays infront of the Bobby Moore statue stands prior to the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Stephen Pond - The FA via Getty Images)
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Football fans wave French flags before the start of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Armed Police officers on horseback stand guard outside Wembley Stadium ahead of tonight's International friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: An armed Police Officer on horseback stands guard outside Wembley Stadium ahead of tonight's International friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: A view of the Wembley Stadium arch lit up in French flag colours ahead of the international friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Tom Dulat - The FA via Getty Images)
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The Wembley Stadium arch is illuminated in red, white, and blue lights, the colours of the French national flag, ahead of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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WEMBLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: A police helicopter flies past the lit arch of Wembley stadium before the international friendly between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) (credit:Catherine Ivill - AMA via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The words 'Liberte, égalite, fraternite' and the french flag adorn Wembley Stadium ahead of tonight's football match between England and France on November 17, 2015 in London, England. Security in London has tightened after a series of terror attacks across the French capital of Paris on Friday, leaving at least 129 people dead and hundreds more injured. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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WEMBLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The words 'Liberte, égalite, fraternite' and the french flag adorn Wembley Stadium ahead of tonight's International friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Ashton - AMA via Getty Images)
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WEMBLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Silhouettes of people standing in front of the French Tricolour before the international friendly between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) (credit:Catherine Ivill - AMA via Getty Images)
Volker Kluwe, president of Hannover Police, told the BBC "there were plans for some kind of explosion".
He added police had "concrete" evidence and warned that people should return home as quickly as possible.
The terror attacks in Paris claimed by Islamic State killed 129 people and injured many more. The death toll would have been even higher if the terrorists had succeeded in their plan to get into the Stade de France where the French national team were playing Germany.
Attacks took place at a number of locations round the capital, the deadliest being at the Bataclan theatre where 89 people were killed and 99 others critically injured.
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Two British Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officers (CTSFO) carry their guns as they patrol inside Wembley Stadium ahead of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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Two British Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officers (CTSFO) carry their machine guns as they patrol inside Wembley Stadium ahead of the friendly football match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in west London on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISNOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The stadium arch is lit up with the colours of the French flag before the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: The stadium arch is lit up with the colours of the French flag before the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
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Armed police stand outside Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL,LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:AFP via Getty Images)
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Armed police stand outside Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL,LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:AFP via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Armed Police officers on horseback stand guard outside Wembley Stadium ahead of tonight's International friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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A sign indicating 100% searches in operation is pictured in front of Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France later in the day. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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French supporters unveil their national flag in front of Wembley Stadium prior to the international friendly soccer match between England and France which takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. The two teams decided the match should go ahead despite the deadly attacks in Paris last Friday night which killed scores of people. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (credit:Alastair Grant/AP)
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A British police search team walk into a 5-A-Side football pitch next to Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Soldiers arrive outside Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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An armed British police officer stands guard at Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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An armed British police officer stands guard at Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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An armed British police officer stands guard at Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Armed British police officers stand guard outside Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Armed British police officers patrol around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of the international friendly football match between England and France later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Players and staff of the France football team go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Players and staff of the France football team go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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France's head coach Didier Deschamps (R), assistant coach Guy Stephan (2nd L) and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (L) with players and staff of the France football team, go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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France's head coach Didier Deschamps (R), assistant coach Guy Stephan with players and staff of the France football team, go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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France's head coach Didier Deschamps (2nd L) and assistant coach Guy Stephan (L) with players and staff of the France football team, go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Players and staff of the France football team go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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France midfielder Paul Pogba (C) with players and staff of the France football team go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Players and staff of the France football team go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Players and staff of the France football team go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Players and staff of the France football team go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Players and staff of the France football team go for a morning walk-about escorted by British armed police around Wembley Stadium in west London, on November 17, 2015, ahead of their international friendly football match against England later in the day. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)