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Security increased for England vs Spain as Wags and families will sit in ‘neutral zone’ after being pelted with beer
A "ring of steel" is in place to prevent a repeat of the chaos at the last Euros final
ENGLAND WAGS will be sat in a "neutral zone" as security has been ramped up ahead of the Euro 2024 final.
Gareth Southgate's side face Spain tomorrow night in Berlin's 71,000 capacity Olympiastadion.
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The Three Lions are hoping to finally end their 58-year wait for a trophy, with the majority of the stadium ready to cheer them on.
There are set to be 50,000 England fans inside the ground - including the players' partners, families and friends.
After England's 0-0 draw with Slovenia in the group stages, some of the squad's loved ones were supposedly drenched in beer after cups were thrown onto the pitch.
Ezri Konsa's brother was hit and the Aston Villa star revealed "it was coming from all angles".
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Reports from The Mail say that Uefa have now acted over the concern, with Wags and families set to be positioned in a "neutral zone".
The area is behind the dugout at the Olympiastadion.
At the England vs Italy Euros final three years ago, thousands of ticketless fans stormed Wembley and forced their way into the stadium.
To prevent similar happening in Berlin, security teams have increased their efforts and put a "ring of steel" around the ground.
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The Olympiastadion is surrounded by a park, which has allowed for several checkpoints to be put in place as fans approach the stadium.
England fans' behaviour in Germany has been praised by national lead for football policing Mark Roberts.
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He said: "We estimate there have been around 200,000 visitor trips to Germany so far in the tournament and the vast majority of the travelling England fans have been extremely well behaved.
"Almost all of those who have travelled have had tickets for matches, and England fans have filled at least half of the stadium capacity at each venue the team has played.
"We have also seen numerous examples of fans, family members and officials being covered by alcohol during matches, which has reiterated our stance that drinking in the stands shouldn't be allowed at matches in the UK."
Meet England's Euro 2024 Wags
England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
Katie Goodland (Harry Kane's wife)
The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham's girlfriend)
The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden's girlfriend)
Foden's childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen's girlfriend)
England's most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders' Danny Dyer.
Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold's girlfriend)
Dani Dyer isn't the only actor's daughter dating an England star. Iris' dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford's wife)
Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
Olivia Naylor (John Stones' girlfriend)
The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
Read more about the Wags supporting England at Euro 2024 here