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Ahead of the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy, security around Wembley Stadium on Sunday struggled to cope with boisterous fans ahead of kick-off.
Supporters have been seen going through security barriers outside the stadium.
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Several videos on social media showed the chaotic scene just hours before the game’s scheduled date.
In Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, fans were seen trashing the roads with broken bottles.
The London Metropolitan Police have already warned fans of the crowds around the area.
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“The streets around Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are full of fans. We have officers on site,” police said in a tweet,
“We urge everyone to protect themselves and look out for each other. We have seen people jumping off streetlights or signs, it could easily lead to injury.”
Around 60,000 fans are expected to fill the stadium for the final.
England are in the middle of one of the best Euro races in the history of the national team. Since 2000, England had only reached the quarter-finals. The team was in the semifinals in 1996 and finished third in 1968.
Sunday represents a chance for England to win their first major trophy since 1966 when they won the World Cup.
Italy won the Euro in 1968 and were second in the tournament twice, in 2000 and 2012.
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England beat Denmark, Ukraine and Germany in the round of 16 to advance to the final. Italy beat Spain, Belgium and Austria on their way to the final.
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