Nike issue statement in response to criticism over new England kit

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The FA have already announced the kit will not be scrapped.

Changes to the colour of the St George’s Cross have caused an almighty row Nike has issued a statement in response to criticism over the new England kit, insisting it was ‘not their intention to offend’ amid the row over changes to the St George’s Cross. The new kit designed by the the American sportswear giant was revealed this week.

The change to the England kit, set to be worn at Euro 2024 this summer, has been met with heavy disapproval on social media with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer also critical of the design. The Football Association however announced on Friday they have no plans to withdraw the kit, set to be worn by the senior men’s team for the first time on Saturday night in a friendly match against Brazil.

 

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