England friendly against the Netherlands in doubt as police advise postponement of Carling Cup ties due to London riots

Wembley match could be called off, with West Ham United vs Aldershot Town and Charlton vs Reading to be rearranged as violence spreads across England's capital city

Wednesday's friendly between England and the Netherlands looks unlikely to go ahead after the Metropolitan police advised the postponement of two Carling Cup ties.

West Ham has confirmed that its meeting with Aldershot Town on Tuesday in the first round of the Carling Cup will not go ahead, due to the widespread riots in London.

A statement from the club's official website reads: "The club were contacted this evening and told that all major events in London were to be rearranged because of the need to focus police resources elsewhere."

"Whilst neither club or police anticipate any issues around the game itself, the club has to comply with the police request."

"No date has yet been set for the rearranged match, but the club will be in contact with the Football League and Aldershot."

The match between Charlton and Reading has also been postponed, while Crystal Palace's clash with Crawley Town also looks set to be rearranged.

Police are yet to comment on whether the Wembley friendly, which is scheduled for Wednesday, will go ahead.