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Southgate urges England supporters not to boo Italy national anthem ahead of Euro 2020 final

The manager called on fans to show respect and avoid giving the opposition any extra motivation

Gareth Southgate has pleaded with England fans not to boo Italy's national anthem before Sunday's Euro 2020 final.

Sections of England fans have been heard booing the national anthems of Germany and Denmark during the Three Lions' knockout clashes at Wembley Stadium.

And, with 60,000 fans set to be in the building on Sunday, Southgate has asked all of the England supporters to show respect and avoid giving Roberto Mancini's team any additional motivation.

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