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UNBELIEVABLE: England flags could be confiscated from supporters attending world cup opener - The Untold Story

England fans with flags at the friendly against New Zealand in Tampa
Casual England supporters attempting to bring a flag into Dallas Stadium are likely to have them confiscated. Photograph: David Buono/Action Plus/Shutterstock

England fans face having flags confiscated when they attend their opening game of the World Cup against Croatia at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday.

The England Supporters Club (ESC) is understood to have been advised by stadium officials that fans will not be allowed to hang flags over the LED advertising boards that surround the pitch, with only small flags to be allowed into the ground, which must be hung on rails behind the goals.

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