Harry Kane will not wear armbandFIFA threatened to hand out yellow cardsFormer Lionesses star happy to get involved
WHAT HAPPENED? The Three Lions had been hoping to see skipper Harry Kane promote a message of inclusivity during his side’s eagerly-anticipated opener in Qatar, but after FIFA threatened to hand out bookings for any such gestures the FA – along with six other nations – backed down. Scott, though, was happy to don the armband while filling a punditry role for BBC Sport.
England, Wales and other European nations aren’t wearing the OneLove armband.
But ex-England international Alex Scott is inside the Khalifa International Stadium.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Arsenal legend Scott won 140 caps for England during her playing days and helped to lay the foundations which allowed the Lionesses to savour European Championship glory during the summer of 2022.
WHAT NEXT? After facing Iran, England will take in group-stage outings against the United States and Wales in Qatar.
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