Former England player Joe Cole has expressed his disapproval of the Football Association (FA) over the recent England kit controversy. The kit, manufactured by Nike, has faced backlash for its alteration of the traditional St. George’s flag, replacing the red with shades of blue and purple in a horizontal line.
Cole, speaking on Channel 4’s coverage of the Three Lions’ match against Brazil, criticized the FA for incompetence regarding the flag change and the high price of the shirts, which can cost up to £125. He highlighted that the England team has always represented the Three Lions, not the St. George’s flag directly. England manager Gareth Southgate also weighed in on the controversy, stating that if the flag is not white with a red cross, it is not the St. George’s flag. He emphasized his patriotism and belief in celebrating St. George’s Day more but maintained that the altered design cannot be considered the St. George’s flag.
The controversy has sparked debate among fans and pundits, with many questioning the decision to change the flag’s design and the FA’s handling of the situation. Despite the criticism, the FA has stated that the kit will not be recalled, leaving the issue unresolved for now.
‘Gareth doesn’t need it, the lads don’t need it’
Joe Cole has his say on the new England kit 🗣️#ThreeLions | #ENGBRA pic.twitter.com/nokHu7nkUJ
— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) March 23, 2024
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