Nike considered making the St George’s Cross closer to a ‘rainbow’ effect prior to the recent England kit controversy, according to reports. The Three Lions launched their new home and away shirts earlier this week, with players set to don the strips at the European Championships this summer. But Nike have been criticised after changing the colours of the St George’s Cross. While the emblem is traditionally red with a white background, the sportswear giants have opted to make it blue and purple on the new England home shirt instead. Nike have refused to recall the jersey, despite a strong back…
