The reason Nike changed England flag on new kit revealed | Football [Video]

The Football Association and Nike are under increasing pressure to recall England’s controversial new shirt ahead of its debut against Brazil.

Gareth Southgate’s side will take to the Wembley turf in front of 90,000 fans for a prestige friendly, wearing a kit that has caused uproar amongst former players, fans and even politicians.

The fallout surrounds the American apparel giant’s decision to change the colour of the St George’s cross printed on the collar of the home shirt.

Rather than use a traditional red on a white background, the cross is comprised of red, purple and blue on a navy background in what Nike initially termed as a ‘playful update’ which was intended to ‘united and inspire’.

Amid a growing backlash, Nike released a statement on Thursday insisting they would not recall the shirt while highlighting the reworked flag design was inspired by the training kit warn by England’s 1966 World Cup legends.

A Nike spokesperson said: …