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

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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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