England kit's multicoloured St George's Cross branded 'virtue-signalling woke nonsense'

The new football outfit that England will wear in Euro 2024 has triggered anger from people who believe in preserving old customs because it features a diverse St George's Cross located on the back of the shirt's collar.

The company Nike has made a change to the traditional red cross on the flag by adding purple and blue stripes. They stated that this alteration was a fun and playful way to update the flag.

England will sport a brand new kit during their upcoming match against Brazil. The uniform was unveiled on Monday with a pledge to merge classic football legends with current style. This design will be showcased for the very first time on Saturday.

Nike made an announcement on X (previously known as Twitter) regarding a recent change. They emphasized the presence of the "new" flag and shared that they have added a fun variation of the St. George design on the collar, with the intention of bringing people together and motivating them.

According to Nike, the selection of hues for the kit, which does not include any intention for a product recall, was inspired in part by England's victorious moment in 1966.

According to a representative, the England 2024 Home kit brings a modern twist to a traditional design. The borders on the ends of the sleeves were inspired by the uniforms used by England's heroes in 1966 and consist of a blend of blues and reds with a touch of purple. Additionally, these same tones are reflected in a depiction of St. George's flag on the back of the collar.

Insiders familiar with the creation of the shirt have firmly rejected any link between the hues used and the rainbow wristband that Harry Kane was prohibited by Fifa from donning. The wristband was intended to show his support for the LGBTQ+ community during the previous World Cup.

However, some people who hold traditional views have criticized the decision. Nigel Farage as well as MPs Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith are among those who have expressed their disapproval.

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Farage called the design a complete mockery and stated on GB News that it has no resemblance to the St George's Cross.

"If the English football team believes that's alright, then why should you feel sorry about your English identity when you're representing England in the European football championships? To me, it's simply absurd."

MP Anderson from Reform UK rejected the decision as "hypocritical virtue-signaling nonsense", stating to the Daily Express that "leftists have no right to question why I desire to regain control of my country."

The act of outwardly expressing one's virtue, in a way that seems weak or overly sensitive, and being overly aware of societal issues, needs to come to an end. If this behavior continues, I will be compelled to travel to Rwanda without hesitation.

The latest uniforms - meant for use at the upcoming European Championship by England, the Lionesses, and England Para squads - come with a price tag of £124.99 for adults and £119.99 for kids.

According to Clarke-Smith, who is a member of the Conservative Party in the UK, there may have been a mistake in the design process. Instead of using the phrase "Three Lions" which is commonly associated with England's football team, the designers may have interpreted it as creating three lines on a shirt.

I am uncertain about the intention of this design, however, it bears no resemblance to our national flag and I do not see a necessity for a "modernization" of it.

Having said that, I don't think they will sell many items at such high prices.

The new design was met with opposition not only from politicians but also from comedian Jason Manford. In a post on X, he expressed his disapproval and stated that it was an odd move for a US company to play with another country's flag. Manford suggested going back to Umbro as they had won the World Cup in that kit.

Last year, Nike faced another significant issue with the England kit. They didn't create a copy of the goalkeeper jersey that Mary Earps, the Women's World Cup champion and BBC Sports Personality of the Year, wore. This sparked controversy and backlash against Nike.