Soccer-Southgate says England fans can intimidate Italy but not boo anthem


Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - England Press Conference - The Grove Hotel, Hertford, Britain - July 10, 2021 England manager Gareth Southgate during the press conference UEFA/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - England manager Gareth Southgate said the team's fans can try to intimidate Italy but should remain respectful and not boo their national anthem ahead of the European Championship final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

A section of England fans booed when Denmark's national anthem was played before their semi-final meeting. Jeers were also heard when the German anthem was played at Wembley when England beat Joachim Loew's side in the round of 16.

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