England's New Football Kit Sparks Controversy Over St George's Cross Design
The Football Association to revamp kit approval process amid political and public backlash over the multicolored design.
- The Football Association (FA) plans to overhaul the England kit approval process after backlash over the multicolored St George's Cross design.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, among others, criticized the kit's departure from traditional red and white colors.
- England debuted the controversial kit in a friendly match against Brazil at Wembley, amidst mixed reactions from fans.
- Home Secretary James Cleverly predicts a fan boycott, while Nike and the FA defend the design as a tribute to the 1966 World Cup-winning team.
- Public reactions vary, with some fans supporting the change and others, including actor Laurence Fox, calling for the traditional flag colors to be preserved.