Gareth Southgate will lead the Three Lions into Euro 2024 (Picture: Getty Images)The England football team has worn three lions on their shirts ever since their first international game, but why did that ever become the national side’s crest? There aren’t too many lions knocking about in England, but the three giant felines have adorned the England jerseys since all the way back in 1872. That match finished 0-0 between Scotland and England at the West of Scotland Cricket Ground in Partick and while the sport has changed a lot since then, the Three Lions have not. England wore the three lions badge in that game because it was the logo of the Football Association, founded way back in 1863. Cole Palmer sporting the Three Lions (Picture: Getty Images)Also on the FA’s badge are 10 Tudor roses, although the reason for the red flowers is not entirely clear.

Source: Metro June 07, 2024 18:24 UTC