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Mark White

England vs Belgium: Why have the names disappeared from England shirts?

England during the international friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024 in London, England.

England started the friendly against Belgium with names on the backs of their shirts – only for them to disappear for the second half.

Back in the day, no names were printed on the backs of shirts. The phenomenon is relatively recent – a Premier League-era feature – with Euro 92 the first international tournament to feature England players on jerseys.

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