The tweet read: “A playful update to the (England flag emoji) of St. George appears on the collar to unite and inspire.” That was all it took. That tweet has — at the time of writing ...

Chosen as England’s patron saint in 1350 by King Edward III, the historical St George was a Greek-speaking Roman soldier born in modern-day Turkey who never actually set foot on British shores.

By PAN PYLAS (Associated Press) LONDON (AP) — England’s new men’s soccer team shirt is out and it’s causing a bit of a stir. And it’s not just the price that’s vexing some.

The cross of St George should not be messed with, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says, weighing in on a row over the colours of England's football team kit. Earlier, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer ...

FA defends new England kit over flag design. 22 March 2024. Share Save. Sam Hancock. BBC News. Share Save. Nike. The new England shirt has what Nike calls a "playful update" to the St George's Cross.

It features the St. George's Cross, which is red on a white background and is England's national flag, but in shades of red, blue and purple on the back of the shirt collar.