England v France: Fans unite in La Marseillaise on emotional evening of tributes to Paris victims

Around 75,000 fans of both England and France united to sing La Marseillaise together at Wembley on Tuesday night, in tribute to the victims of the Paris terror attacks.

On an evening of emotion, Prince William joined the managers of both teams in carrying floral tributes on to the pitch.

After the anthems, players from the two sides huddled together to observe a minute's silence.

Players from both teams stood together for a minute's silence. Credit: ITV

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls was among those to pay tribute to the show of unity at the stadium, praising the "immense emotion" on display.

During the game, French midfielder Lassana Diarra - whose cousin was killed in the atrocities - came on as a substitute, prompting a standing ovation.

Diarra looked down silently during La Marseillaise. Credit: Reuters

One-hundred-and-twenty-nine people were killed in the multiple attacks at the Stade de France, Bataclan music venue and cafes and bars in the city.

Home fans hold up cards to form a French tricolore. Credit: Reuters

Despite the fixture falling just four days after the attacks, all members of the French squad volunteered to play.