Tight security for England visit

NORTHERN IRELAND v ENGLAND Kick-off: 1945 BST, Wednesday 7th September Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast Live coverage on BBC One, BBC Radio Five Live and this website

There was tight security at Belfast City Airport as the England team arrived for the World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland.

Sven-Goran Eriksson's squad then moved to the nearby Culloden Hotel ahead of Wednesday's Group Six match.

The Football Assocation has booked all the bedrooms and function facilities at the five-star hotel to ensure privacy.

David Beckham and his team-mates will train at the Windsor Park match venue on Tuesday afternoon.

Police in south Belfast said they were expecting around 1,200 supporters from England.

Superintendent Ken Eccles said he was confident the close working relationship with English police officers would help make the big game safe and enjoyable.

"This is an important event for both teams and all their fans. It is also an important evening for Belfast," he said.

"Hooliganism or misconduct will not be tolerated, and police resources will be available to firmly deal with such behaviour.

"Police anticipate that a number of fans will travel without tickets but we are working with the entertainment venues around the ground to ensure that these fans can enjoy the atmosphere."