England fans warned to ‘respect local culture’ before Republic of Ireland game on Saturday

England football fans travelling to Dublin for the game against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday have been urged to "respect local culture and traditions" by the British government.

The Foreign Office has issued a statement ahead of the match, which is being played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. It said: "We advise British nationals to be aware of their surroundings and to respect local culture and traditions. You should avoid any areas where there is a large gathering of people or where there is potential for trouble."

The statement also advises fans to:

• Be aware of their surroundings and avoid walking alone at night.
• Keep valuables safe and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
• Drink responsibly and avoid getting into arguments with other fans.

The British Embassy in Dublin has also issued a statement, saying: "We are aware of the upcoming football match between England and the Republic of Ireland on Saturday 4 June. We advise British nationals to be aware of their surroundings and to respect local culture and traditions. You should avoid any areas where there is a large gathering of people or where there is potential for trouble."

The match between England and the Republic of Ireland is a friendly, but there is always a lot of passion and rivalry between the two sides. Fans are advised to be respectful of the local culture and to avoid any trouble.