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Angry Wembley Boo-boys backed by fans' spokesman

England players have been warned that they will always be at risk of being booed by fans if they fail to perform.

Mark Perryman of the England Fans supporters' group is adamant that fans have the right to turn on any member of the team including Ashley Cole if they wish.

He said: "I didn't boo Ashley Cole and I don't boo the team during the game. But the players who get so excited when we cheer them should not get on the fans' backs when they boo.

"There are fans in the stands who would cut off a finger to play for England and when they see somebody playing badly it matters to them. The fans who are going to Belarus this week will probably lose three days' work and spend around £400. So why shouldn't they be able to criticise if they want to?"

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