FA defends new England kit over flag design

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The new England shirt has what Nike calls a "playful update" to the St George's Cross

The FA has defended the St George's Cross design on its new England kit, saying "it is not the first time" different colours have been used.

The body said it understood what the flag "means to our fans", and it will be "displayed prominently at Wembley tomorrow – as it always is".

It added that the fresh 2024 home kit was "meant as a tribute to the 1966 World Cup winning team".

Earlier, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the flag shouldn't be messed with.

A row over the latest kit erupted on Thursday, with politicians and sports figures weighing in on the topic.

Speaking to reporters, the prime minister said he preferred the original and the national flag was a "source of pride" and identity.

"When it comes to our national flags, we shouldn't mess with them because they're a source of pride, identity, who we are, and they're perfect as they are," Mr Sunak said.

The new design takes creative licence with the cross by adding navy, light blue and purple to the traditional red.

The flag traditionally features the St George's Cross bright red on a white background.

BBC News understands there are no plans to change or recall the shirt.

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Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68640129

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