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Hodgson wants France friendly to show solidarity

France's game against England can demonstrate world football is united against the perpetrators of the Paris attacks, says Roy Hodgson.

England manager Roy Hodgson believes the friendly with France at Wembley on Tuesday will provide an opportunity to show "solidarity" in the face of the Paris terror attacks.

A series of what appeared to be coordinated terrorist attacks claimed the lives of 129 people in Paris on Friday night, with a further 99 critically injured according the latest figures released by French officials.

The Stade de France was the target of a bomb blast during France's 2-0 win over Germany, with three deaths confirmed after the match.