Wembley Stadium empty seats and pitch
England are top of their World Cup qualifying group and are unbeaten so far (Picture: Alamy).
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England vs Hungary: Forces get 1,000 free tickets for World Cup qualifier

Wembley Stadium empty seats and pitch
England are top of their World Cup qualifying group and are unbeaten so far (Picture: Alamy).

One thousand members of the British military were at Wembley Stadium last night for England vs Hungary.

The World Cup qualifier ended in a 1-1 draw, with England remaining top of their group and now three points clear of second-placed Poland.

The Three Lions are yet to lose a match in the Qatar 2022 qualification phase.

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The Football Association donated tickets to the military community for Tuesday's game, as part of an arrangement with Tickets For Troops.

A Tickets For Troops spokesperson said: "We are massively grateful to The FA for their support and their recognition of the sacrifice our troops make in keeping us safe."

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