England lose friendly, fans divided over controversial kit

Hundreds of England fans turned out to watch their side take on Brazil last night wearing the team’s new kit, but people remain divided over the controversial shirt. One fan attending a friendly at London’s Wembley Stadium said the Football Association should “burn” the shirts, while another young fan dismissed the row of shirts, saying … Read more

England prepare for Brazil, kit controversy and Harry Kane’s absence

England’s preparations for Euro 2024 officially begin tonight when they take on Brazil in a high-profile friendly at Wembley Stadium – following backlash over changes to the St George’s cross on their shirts , the England team wore the new jersey for the first time. The row started after Nike revealed it had changed the … Read more

Why is the St George’s Cross on Nike’s new England England kit causing controversy?

Sign up for our free morning headlines email Nike has unveiled the new England kit ahead of Euro 2024, to mixed reactions from fans, pundits and politicians. The newly designed collar features a St. George flag on the back, in a different color than the typical red. The flag’s horizontal cross also comes in navy, … Read more

Nike England kit row: Sunak says ‘don’t mess with flag’ after US brand changes St George’s Cross

Rishi Sunak has warned against “messing” with the flag after Nike changed the color of the St George’s Cross on New England football shirts. The prime minister, wading into the controversy, said the standards were “a source of pride, a sense of identity, a source of who we are and they are as perfect as … Read more