Three Lions on a Shirt: The Official History of the England Football Jersey

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Three Lions on a Shirt: The Official History of the England Football Jersey

Three Lions on a Shirt: The Official History of the England Football Jersey

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And the final piece of the treble? That came in 1994, when Aston Villa beat Manchester United 3-1 to win the Coca-Cola Cup - although Neil Penny swears blind that Mark Bosnich should have walked in the semi-finals and Tranmere should have been at Wembley instead.

So now you know. For a fuller answer see the July 12, 2000 edition in the Knowledge Archive, where you can also find out why Germany's away kit is green.He and David Baddiel subsequently revived and re-recorded “Three Lions” with updated lyrics for both France 98 and the South Africa World Cup in 2010 but, if you still only know the chorus, here are the lyrics in full (vintage commentary in italics). Revealed: How many units are REALLY in your wine, beer and spirits - and why booze has got so much stronger since the 1970s

The first one came from Henry I - known as the lion of England - who had a lion on his standard on taking power in 1100. Shortly afterwards he married Adeliza, whose father also had a lion on his shield, and to commemorate the event he added a second lion to his standard. In 1154, two lions became three when Henry II married Eleanor of Aquitaine, who - yes, you've guessed it - also had a lion her family crest. Ever wondered how the three lions got on the shirt? Here's the low down on the evolution of the England football shirt crest. Which current league club(s) have been promoted the most times and which has been relegated the most times?" asks Dan Nicholls.The three lions proved so popular that they reigned supreme on the English royal arms for over a century until Edward III added in some French lilies. But despite alterations and additions ever since, the three lions have always remained an integral part of the arms. Bobby Brazier's Strictly tribute to Jade Goody moves judges to tears as he and a sobbing Dianne Buswell perform emotional dance in honour of his late mother - while his father weeps in the crowd Look closely and you’ll see the lions have company with more royal links. There are also ten Tudor roses on the badge worn proudly by England’s footballers but, for some reason, the floral motif has never been as famous.



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