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FA has no plans to recall controversial England kit

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The FA has no intention of recalling the new England shirt despite the ongoing controversy brought about by the decision to change the colours of the St George's Cross, Sky Sports Newshas been told.

The row was triggered after Nike revealed it had changed the traditional red cross and introduced purple and blue stripes.

The company dubbed it as "a playful update" to the shirt ahead of Euro 2024, inspired by the training kit worn by England's 1966 World Cup winners.

Early sales of the Nike shirt, which costs £125 for the adult version and £120 for the junior kit, have been very strong.

The decision has been criticised by a host of high-profile figures, including former England players, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer - all of whom feel national flags should not be altered.

An FA spokesperson said: "The new England 2024 home kit has a number of design elements which were meant as a tribute to the 1966 World Cup winning team.

"The coloured trim on the cuffs is inspired by the training gear worn by England's 1966 heroes, and the same colours also feature on the design on the back of the collar. It is not the first time that different coloured St George's cross-inspired designs have been used on England shirts.

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