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England will weat black armbands this evening.
Fan tribute tonight
Thursday, 24 June 2004.
The England team will wear black armbands in memory of murdered England fan Stephen Smith tonight, when they play Portugal in the Quarter Final of Euro 2004.
Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson and the players chose tonight's game to pay tribute to Smith, who was killed while in Portugal to support the team.
FA Chief Executive Mark Palios said: "On behalf of The FA and the England team, I would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of Stephen Smith.
"Like so many others he was here to support his team and to provide the magnificent support that we've seen here.
"His loss will be deeply felt by the England team and everybody connected with English football."
FAN TRIBUTE TONIGHT
24 June 2004