England boss Roy Hodgson reveals his sorrow at the attacks on Paris and expresses his desire to show solidarity with France in their friendly match at Wembley.

England boss Roy Hodgson has sent his condolences to France following the terror attacks in Paris on Friday night.

At least 129 people were killed in a series of incidents across the French capital, including a failed attempt to attack the Stade de France where Les Bleus played Germany.

Hodgson has revealed his sorrow at the events in Paris and has admitted that he and his side will be using their friendly match against France at Wembley to show solidarity with the French nation.

He said in a statement on the FA's official website: "On behalf of the England coaching staff and players, I would like to pass on our heartfelt condolences to the French nation at this extremely difficult time. The events in Paris have left us all shocked and we are thinking of the victims, their loved ones and all those affected by these tragic events.

"Shortly after the match, the FA contacted the FFF to express our deep sympathy and ask if they wanted to go ahead with Tuesday's scheduled game at Wembley Stadium. The FFF has informed us they would still like to play the fixture. We respect that decision and will prepare accordingly – both on and off the pitch.

"The match will be a serious occasion but one that shows that the football world is united against these atrocities. I'm sure the England team and our fans will play their part and show solidarity with our French friends on Tuesday evening and provide support for both teams during this difficult time."

England lost their last outing in a 2-0 defeat to Spain on Friday in Alicante.