Euro 2020: England focus turns to Denmark – however what number of can be at Wembley?

Date: Wednesday, 7 July. Kick-off: 20:00 BST. Venue: Wembley Stadium. Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Live text commentary, report and highlights on the BBC Sport website.

England’s footballers face Denmark at Wembley in the semi-finals of Euro 2020 on Wednesday, knowing victory will earn them a place in a major final for the first time since 1966.

Covid travel restrictions meant fans in the UK were told not to travel to the game in Italy’s capital – but all four goals were celebrated loudly by Europe-based England fans inside Stadio Olimpico.

There were extra police patrols outside the ground to deter fans from the UK from getting in.

Instead, expats from mainland Europe managed to get tickets so England’s players felt at home.

“These nights bring together families, communities,” said England boss Gareth Southgate.

“To give people hope and looking forward is a part of the privilege of the job.”

Officially, there were up to 2,300 Europe-based England fans in…

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