England fans react as they watch the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between England and Croatia at Wembley Stadium in London on June 13, 2021. (PHOTO / AFP)

LONDON - A fan was taken to hospital in serious condition after falling from the stands during England’s 1-0 victory over Croatia in their Group D European Championship match at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

About 22,500 supporters, a quarter of Wembley’s capacity, were allowed in to watch the match, which England won thanks to Raheem Sterling’s second-half goal

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A spokesperson for Wembley Stadium said the supporter fell from the stands just after the match kicked off and that the incident would be fully investigated.

“The spectator was given on-site medical attention and was then taken to hospital in a serious condition,” the spokesperson added.

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About 22,500 supporters, a quarter of Wembley’s capacity, were allowed in to watch the match, which England won thanks to Raheem Sterling’s second-half goal.