It was only 10 years ago, when Euro 96 saw England host a major tournament for the first time in 30 years, that the flag of England replaced its British equivalent as the supporters' flag of choice.

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In 1776, George Washington unveiled the Grand Union Flag, the first national flag in America after King George III of England called on American forces to surrender.

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Ibrahim Mogra, an imam who hails from Malawi and flies an England flag from the roof of his car, says that there have been discussions about how best to use a tactical Muslim vote.

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Why persevere with a flag that represents Ireland, England and Scotland when Britain consists of Wales, England and Scotland.

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The banner has been created by the Royal College of Arms after special permission was given by the Court of Heralds to create a unique Guernsey insignia, involving symbols of the Priory of England and the Islands and the Norman cross seen on the Guernsey flag.

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