The Football Association has defended the colorful St George’s Cross on the back of England’s new jersey, saying it is part of a tribute to the 1966 World Cup-winning team.
The design of the back of the collar has been criticized, with Rishi Sunak speaking out against it on Friday. Nike said on Thursday the “interesting update” was intended to “unite and inspire” fans ahead of Euro 2024, but the FA offered a different view on Friday.
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A spokesman for the FA said: “England’s new 2024 home jersey has many design elements that pay tribute to the 1966 World Cup winning team.” “The colorful trim on the sleeve cuffs is inspired by the training equipment worn by England’s heroes in 1966. The same color is also used for the design on the back of the collar. This is not the first time that a design inspired by the different colors of the St. George’s Cross has been used on an England jersey.
“We are very proud of the red and white St George’s Cross – the English flag. We understand what it means to our fans and how it unites and inspires and it will be at Wembley tomorrow when England take on Brazil. Prominently displayed at Lee Stadium – as always.”
The 2011 England jersey designed by Peter Saville featured a different color scheme of the St George’s Cross.
Sunak followed Sir Keir Starmer in criticizing the new design. “Obviously I prefer the original, and my overall view is that when it comes to our flags, we shouldn’t mess with them,” the prime minister said. “Because they are our source of pride, identity and identity, and they are perfect as they are.”
However, former England international John Barnes can’t understand what all the fuss is about. “If they’re going to change the Three Lions then it’s a debate,” he said. “I think it’s much ado about nothing. They haven’t changed the colors of the shirts, the Lions are still there. If they were to change the England flag and change the colours, then that’s a proper debate.”
Meanwhile, the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) is calling for a “shelf life” to be included on shirts so buyers know how long they will last before a new version is released. The “authentic” version of the 2024 jersey on Nike’s website is priced at £124.99 for adults and £119.99 for children, while the “stadium” version is priced at £84.99 and £64.99 for children.
An FSA spokesperson said: “In our national fan survey last year, 53% of fans thought shirt price was important to them, and in this context, a children’s match top at £119.99 does feel expensive if you This is especially true if you want to buy.” A complete kit for your child. Suppliers should put a “shelf life” date on the kit to clarify how long the kit will be used before replacement. It’s easy for an uninformed parent to buy a kit for Christmas or a birthday, only to find out a few months later that it’s ‘old’. “
