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In Pictures: Fans excited as England’s opener against Tunisia gets under way

Fans gathered in Volgograd to cheer on the team.

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Football fans outside the Volgograd Arena

Fans gathered in Volgograd to cheer on the Three Lions as England’s opening World Cup match against Tunisia got under way.

Tunisia v England – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Group G – Volgograd Arena
England fans were there to show their support (Adam Davy/PA)
Tunisia v England – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Group G – Volgograd Arena
The tension was building ahead of the match (Adam Davy/PA)
Tunisia v England – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Group G – Volgograd Arena
Fans were hoping for an England win (Adam Davy/PA)
Tunisia v England – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Group G – Volgograd Arena
Fans were arriving at the Volgograd Arena (Adam Davy/PA)
Tunisia v England – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Group G – Volgograd Arena
Security was tight ahead of the match (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Tunisia v England – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Group G – Volgograd Arena
Some fans took selfies in the stands (Adam Davy/PA)
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The travelling support attending the Three Lions’ World Cup opener is expected to be lower than in previous tournaments (Aaron Chown/PA)
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Bolton Wanderers fans were also spotted among the supporters (Aaron Chown/PA)
Tunisia v England – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Group G – Volgograd Arena
Gareth Southgate’s young side will take to the field in their first major tournament match since the humiliating Euro 2016 exit to Iceland (Adam Davy/PA)
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