Gareth Southgate 'lookalike' officer's World Cup warning

Leicestershire Police are fully behind England in their World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.

The force are urging people to enjoy themselves but to stay safe and look after each other.

Simon Cole, Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police recalls the time he sat on a table next to England manager Gareth Southgate at restaurant some years ago in Birmingham.

His friends thought it was funny because they think he looks similar to Gareth Southgate.

Here is his story and a message for England fans.

Credit: Leicestershire Police

There are also some road closures in place while the game is being shown around the county.

Market Street and Brook Street in Ashby De la Zouch will be closed to traffic between 2pm and 6:30pm today.

No parking will be available during this time so if you have parked your car in this area it will need to be removed before 2pm.

The diversion route for the closure will be via Lower Church Street, South Street, Bath Street, Derby Road, Elford Street, North Street and vice versa.

Both times the two nations met previously at a World Cup have ended in a draw.

Former Leicester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson was in charge of England when the two teams drew 1-1 in 2002 and again when a last minute equaliser meant England have to settle for a draw in 2006.

The game kicks off at three o'clock with an opportunity for England to reach the World Cup semi-final for the first time since 1990.