Wembley Stadium paid tribute to Watford and England superfan Kevin Norman at the weekend.
Mr Norman's photo and name was displayed on the screens during England's game against Switzerland on Saturday.
The 60-year-old's body was discovered in a canal in Venice ahead of the Three Lions' World Cup qualifier against San Marino in November.
It is said that Mr Norman hadn't missed a football match since the 1990s and was a dedicated support of both Watford and England.
On Saturday, his photo was shown at Wembley during the warm-ups for the Switzerland friendly and again on the 60th minute.
Sky Sports coverage of the game also cut to a shirt which had 'Norman' and '60' on its back on the England bench.
The England national team tweeted: "Remembering @England fan Kevin Norman, who sadly passed away while following the #ThreeLions last November. Rest in peace, Kevin."
Remembering @England fan Kevin Norman, who sadly passed away while following the #ThreeLions last November.
— England (@England) March 26, 2022
Rest in peace, Kevin ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8SrVIEkWCp
Reacting to the scenes at Wembley, Watford record goalscorer and former England international Luther Blissett wrote on Facebook: "Magnificent and so fitting. This is a man who deserves a permanent memorial - as he represented the true spirit of a football fan. Watching his town & his country, investing so much in those teams, to see them home and away.
"I played for both. England and Watford FC and as the Hornet’s first England international I say 'thank you Kev' for making all those journeys to follow us 3 Lions.
"Without people like you - people like me - ordinary footballers - would never have enjoyed such support and been so lucky to do what we love.
"'Thank you' for watching us at the Vic. Thank you for your devotion to football. RIP on that golden bench."
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