Fans see what Elliott did when he wore a controversial England shirt for the first time
EAGLE-EYED England fans saw what Harvey Elliot did while starring for the Under-21s.
Liverpool star Elliott played in the Three Lions Euro U21 qualifier against Azerbaijan earlier today.
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The 20-year-old put in an eye-catching performance to score goals either side of half-time in a 5-1 win, with Noni Madueke, Jaden Philogene and Archie Gray also getting on the scoresheet.
However, it was something the midfielder did with his kit that got fans on social media talking.
Elliott could be seen with his collar up, covering a St George’s flag on the back of the new kit collar unveiled by manufacturer Nike earlier this week.
Whether Elliott has turned up his collar in response to the change or as a preference for how he wants to wear the kit is unclear, although he has previously worn shirt collars up while playing for Blackburn.
Some fans unhappy with the shirt situation took to social media and were happy to see the kit being worn that way, with one saying: “I guess Harvey Elliott isn’t a fan of the new collar. Old school collar upwards.”
A second said: “Keep going Harvey.”
While a third said: “Good boy 👍.”
Another fan suggested the Elliott wore his gear because “he’s just the type of guy who thinks it looks cool.”
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Other fans compared him to an iconic Manchester United player and said: “He thinks so [Eric] Canton.”
A second said: “Eric Cantona will be proud.”
The cross in question has sparked debate among fans due to a change in the color of the cross: from traditional red and white to red, blue, purple and pink.
Footie legends – including Peter Shilton, David Seaman and Harry Redknapp – were all unimpressed by the change, while some fans branded the change as “woke”.
Many were also upset by the astronomical £124.99 price tag on the men’s and women’s kit, while children’s tops fetched a slightly lower £119.
Nike said the change was a “playful update” that paid tribute to the 1966 training kit – to date the year England won its only major senior men’s tournament.
The FA has also stated that the kits will NOT be recalled.
English football’s governing body said: “The new England 2024 home kit features a number of design elements intended to pay tribute to the 1966 World Cup winning team.
“The colored piping on the cuffs is inspired by the training gear worn by England’s 1966 heroes, and the same colors can also be found in the design on the back of the collar.
“It is not the first time that different colored St George’s-inspired designs have been used on England shirts.
“We are very proud of the red and white St. George’s cross, the English flag.
“We understand what it means to our fans, and how it unites and inspires, and it will be prominently displayed at Wembley tomorrow – as always – when England play Brazil.”
The Three Lions U21s will be back in action against Luxembourg on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate’s senior side will play Brazil at Wembley tomorrow before hosting Belgium next Tuesday.
Southgate has given three players, Kobbie Mainoo, Jarrad Branthwaite and Anthony Gordon, a first call-up.