Footy Talks On Letting Scots Wear Poppy
1 November 2016, 07:54 | Updated: 1 November 2016, 10:24
The English Football Association is in discussions with FIFA over allowing players to show support for the Royal British Legion's poppy appeal when England play Scotland.
The English Football Association is in discussions with FIFA over allowing players to show support for the Royal British Legion's poppy appeal when England play Scotland.
Gareth Southgate's side host their neighbours at Wembley on Armistice Day in a World Cup qualifier.
A report in the Sun claimed FIFA had banned the two teams from displaying poppies on their shirts during the game as political statements are not allowed.
In 2011, FIFA eventually backed down after threatening to ban the England team from wearing poppies in a friendly against Spain, allowing them to display the symbol on black armbands.
An FA statement read: "We are working closely with the Royal British Legion once again this year to honour and remember the sacrifices made by those serving in the armed forces.
"In recent weeks, the FA has led remembrance discussions with FIFA to allow the England team to show its support for the poppy appeal during the World Cup qualifier with Scotland.''
FIFA and the Scottish Football Association were unavailable for comment.
A Scottish FA spokesperson told Press Association Sport: "We are also in dialogue with our colleagues at the FA and with FIFA and are optimistic of an outcome that enables both teams and their respective fans to pay appropriate respect on Armistice Day.''
In 2011, following negotiations with FIFA, Scotland, who will be wearing their pink away strip at Wembley, were allowed to wear armbands emblazoned with a poppy emblem in the 2-1 away win over Cyprus.
