Kent-based Liverpool fans have been urged to check there is room for them to travel before heading to the Champions League final in Paris.

Eurotunnel and ferry bosses have said cross-Channel services this weekend are expected to be "very busy" and have called on people to take "simple steps" to avoid being turned back at the border.

The call for people to check before travelling comes from partners of the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF), which prepares for a multi-agency response to emergencies in the county.

Cross-Channel services for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are expected to be very busy and as a result, turn-up-and-go tickets for these dates are no longer available.

Bookings are also high for next Wednesday and Thursday.

Liverpool FC has worked with travel operators and other KRF partners to ensure the team’s supporters heading to the UEFA Champions League final in Paris on Saturday via Dover ferries, or Eurotunnel’s shuttle services, have tickets for their crossings.

Jürgen Klopp's side take on Real Madrid at the Stade de France on Saturday night.

Meanwhile, driving conditions are currently further impacted by the ongoing reduced P&O ferry capacity at Dover.

This has led to Operation Brock being used on the M20 to manage the flow of trucks heading to Europe since April.

Last week it was reported the half term, Jubilee celebrations and reduced ferry capacity will keep Operation Brock in place on the M20 until the end of Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday at the earliest.

Traffic controls can also apply at Brenley Corner – at Junction 7 of the M2 at Faversham – to ensure EU-bound HGVs are returned to the motorway to re-join the Brock system.

Kent County Council said in a statement: "It means anyone driving in or through Kent should always check their route before travelling, allow plenty of time to get their destination and carry essentials including something to eat, drink, and any regular medication, in case of delays."

People travelling to Europe via Kent over the half-term and Platinum Jubilee getaways are also being urged to check in with their chosen travel operator to make sure there is space before setting off.