[Sports] Don't mess' with flag on England football kit - Sunak

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the design of the St George's Cross on the English football team kit should not be "messed with".

Earlier, the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer had also joined the chorus of prominent voices taking issue with design.

The new shirt design features the cross of St George in navy, light blue and purple on the back of the collar.

BBC News understands there are no plans to change or recall the shirt.

Speaking to reporters, Mr Sunak said he "prefers the original" and the national flag is a "source of pride" and identity.

"When it comes to our national flags, we shouldn't mess with them because they're a source of pride, identity, who we are, and they're perfect as they are," he said.

On social media, the culture secretary said: "Fans should always come first, and it's clear that this is not what fans want."

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