Adrian Bevington insists England's players didn't deliberately snub away fans last night.

Some supporters were reported to be unhappy, after standing in the rain for so long, that the players did not come back out and say thank you for their support in such atrocious conditions.

But Club England managing director Bevington stressed: "We have made it clear, frequently, just how important the supporters are to us. These are pretty unique circumstances.

"We had said to the players to get changed significantly earlier than when the game would be called off because we didn't think there was any chance of the match being played, but we didn't want it to look as if we'd made their decision for them.

"There's nothing but respect for those fans who have travelled all that way. There was no disrespect intended."

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney echoed the sentiments of Bevington towards the 2,000 supporters inside the National Stadium.

He tweeted: "Thanks to the England fans who came tonight. Sorry we couldn't come out of the tunnel to see you but we all really appreciate your support."