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World Cup qualifier: England held by Hungary in match marred by crowd violence

October 12, 2021 England's Mason Mount reacts after the match Action Images via Reuters

 England took another, somewhat faltering, step towards 2022 World Cup qualification when they drew 1-1 with Hungary at Wembley on Tuesday as they are now three points clear at the top of Group I with two matches remaining.

The game was marred by fighting in the stands between Hungary fans and baton-wielding police just after kickoff, with riot police entering the fray as visiting supporters forced stewards and police back down a tunnel.

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