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FA breaks its silence on rumours that Three Lions has been ditched for World Cup 2022

The FA has said there are no plans to ban England football anthem Three Lions from the World Cup later this year. It follows reports earlier that the popular song would be replaced.

In a statement, the FA said: "Contrary to reports this morning, the FA still plays Three Lions at major Wembley matches and has never had any intention of doing otherwise. The song belongs to the fans and is about the hope of following the England team.

"It was requested by the FA to be played as one of our team songs at the 2018 World Cup and at the EUROs last summer and this is our plan at tournaments going forwards."

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