Women football boots Just four days after armed terrorists wreaked havoc on the streets of the French capital, Didier Deschamps and his men travelled to London for a friendly that many thought would not go ahead.
It was a sad night at times, but an important one too. Players from both teams stood shoulder to shoulder in an act of defiance before kick-off and they were once again side by side in the centre circle for an impeccably observed minute's silence.
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"I think that the way the FA set about showing our respect and marking this poignant and sad occasion - because we are commemorating the deaths and serious injury of hundreds of people - could not have been done any better.
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England captain Wayne Rooney felt the decision to play the friendly despite last week's attacks was justified.
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