The FTSE 100 index is forecast to open about 25 points lower, having risen 0.3% to 8558 at last night’s closing bell.

The small Bombardier CRJ-701 twin-engine jet collided with UH-60 Blackhawk US Army helicopter while landing at the airport, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.

The regulator said it was also planning to cut delivery targets to bring them more in line with other European markets.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 7.30pm GMT ahead of an 8pm ...