England players given poppy go-ahead by FIFA Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Leigh Copson 9 Nov 2011 Tweet England's team pose for photographers prior the Euro 2012 qualifying football match against Bulgaria at Vassil Levski Stadium in Sofia on September 2, 2011. (credit: NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/AFP/Getty Image) Related Articles See all Internationals newsEngland v Spain specials at William Hill Share it Pin It England’s players will wear poppies on black armbands during the weekend friendly with Spain, the Football Association has confirmed.FIFA’s decision to reject a request for England to be able to wear poppies on their kit caused outrage, with Prime Minister David Cameron and Sports Minister Hugh Robertson publicly condemning the decision while calling for a U-turn from football’s governing body.And the FA have now confirmed the players will be allowed to mark Remembrance Day by wearing armbands adorn with a poppy.A statement from the FA read: “The FA can confirm that FIFA has today agreed that the England team will now be permitted to wear a poppy on the black armbands the players will wear during Saturday's match with Spain.“While continuing to adhere to the Laws of the Game, wearing the poppy on the armband does ensure the poppy will be visible throughout the game.“The FA welcomes FIFA's decision and thanks them for agreeing to this.“Earlier today, The FA announced extensive additional plans as to how they will support Royal British Legion in the wearing of the poppy.” Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 568 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles USA v Scotland Tips Preview25 May 2012Scotland sign off for the summer with an international friendly in the United States on Saturday. Republic of Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina Tips Preview25 May 2012The Republic of Ireland end their exile from international tournaments this summer, and they warm u Norway v England Preview – Hodgson should enjoy winning start25 May 2012England begin their preparations for Euro 2012 with a friendly in Norway on Saturday night, and new USA v Scotland live stream preview25 May 2012Craig Levein takes his Scotland team to Florida for an international friendly with the USA on Sunda Slovakia v Poland live stream preview25 May 2012Poland play their second of three warm up matches prior to the Euro 2012 finals against Slovakia on Finland v Turkey live stream preview25 May 2012Finland take on Turkey in an international friendly at the Red Bull Arena Slazberg in Austria on Sa More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags England V Spain News, FIFA Poppy, FIFA Poppy Ban, The Fa
