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The Football Association has defended new rules. England The shirt that will be worn during this year’s European Championships after political criticism about the alteration to the St. George’s Cross.
The jersey has been criticised by the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunder and Labour leader Sir Keir starmer. They have called for its replacement before the tournament.
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Since they were first released, the shirts have been in the spotlight. Launched on Monday. The FA said that the design is a tribute to England’s World Cup-winning team from 1966.
An FA spokesperson stated that the cuffs were inspired by the training equipment worn by England’s 1966 Champions. The same colors are also featured in the design on back of the collar.
“It’s not the first instance that different coloured St George’s crosses-inspired designs were used on England shirts.
“We’re very proud of our red and white St George’s crosses — the England Flag.” We know what it means to the fans and how it inspires them. It will be displayed prominently tomorrow at Wembley — as always — when England plays Brazil.
ESPN sources report that the FA spokesperson confirmed the FA’s intention to not recall or redesign the shirts.
British media reported Friday that Nike also defended the design, saying that it “disrupts historical with a modern twist on a classical.”
Nike has been contacted by ESPN for more information.
Starmer said that the multicoloured St George’s Cross on the collar should return to its original white version.
“I’m an avid football fan. I go to England matches, men’s, women’s. Starmer told reporters that the flag was used by all, and it unifies. It doesn’t have to be changed. The Sun.
“We should be proud of our achievements.” So I think it’s time to change back.
They could also reduce the price of the shirts. They could reduce the price as well.”
Sunak, who is a fan of the original flag, weighed in on the debate by saying that he prefers it.
Sunak said: “When it’s about our national flags we shouldn’t mess them up because they’re sources of pride, a source if identity, who are we, and they’re perfectly fine as they are.”
The shirts will be sold for £124.99 ($157) for adults and £119.99 ($151) for children. The new shirt will be worn by England for the first match against Brazil on Saturday at Wembley.
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