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Tue 24 Mar 2026 • 14:49

England Removes 'Woke' St George’s Cross from New Football Kit

England Removes 'Woke' St George’s Cross from New Football Kit

# England Ditches ‘Woke’ St George’s Cross in New Kit

## Keir Starmer Praises the Return to Tradition

The England football team has made a pivotal decision by removing the so-called 'woke' St George’s Cross from their new kit. This move signifies a return to traditional symbols that resonate with a sense of national pride and unity.

This decision comes in the wake of criticisms surrounding the previous kit design, which many argued diluted the team’s heritage. The change means that the iconic St George’s Cross will once again take centre stage, reflecting sentiments that resonate with football fans across the country.

Keir Starmer has voiced strong support for this change. He stated, "The flag is used by everybody, it's unifying, it doesn't need to change." Starmer further added, “We just need to be proud of it. So they should reconsider this and change it back. I'm not even sure they can properly explain why they thought they needed to change in the first place.”

The alteration in the England kit underscores a broader cultural shift, as fans and players alike advocate for a celebration of traditional symbols rather than their erasure in attempts to appease modern sensibilities.