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Fans were heard booing ahead of England's clash with Albania at Wembley as the squad took the knee while their opponents forgot the protocol and kicked off before England were finished.
Supporters largely got behind the wishes of the England squad who continue to take the knee before games, and the booing from some sections of the crowd were silenced by the time the match kicked off.
There was confusion on the pitch though as Albania appeared to forget England's plans to kneel ahead of kick-off and they started the game before England were ready.
Albania players had to retake the kick off at Wembley this evening after they appeared to forget England players would be taking the knee ahead of the World Cup qualifier (pictured)
It is unclear if the boos were because of the apparent lack of acknowledgement of the protocol or because the England squad were kneeling.
The Guardian's Scott Murphy said: 'Some boos as England take the knee but only because the visitors forgot England’s pre-match protocol, kicking off with their opponents kneeling, too quick out of the blocks.
'Albania re-spot the ball and take the knee as well. Warm applause. Then the
