England are aiming to bring football home at the 2022 World Cup as they compete for football’s biggest prize.
Gareth Southgate’s side will be looking to make history and lift the Jules Rimet trophy for the first time since 1966.
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Almost everything has changed within English football since that achievement, but one thing that has stayed the same is the badge.
The Three Lions have always appeared on the shirt and the squad will head to the World Cup donning the symbol this winter.
Why do England have Three Lions on their badge?
England have Three Lions on their badge as it is the logo of the FA.
However, the story runs deeper than that, with the history of the symbol dating back to the 12th century. The Three Lions were created by three historical figures in England’s past.
Henry I had a lion on his standard in 1100 before he combined this with his wife’s father’s shield which also included a lion.
In 1154, a third lion would be added to the standard as Henry II married a woman who also had a lion on her family crest.
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Ever since, the Three Lions have appeared on the Royal Arms of every monarch and troops would take those three gold lions into battle to inspire them.
The Football Association would go on to use this symbol in an official capacity and included it on the badge of the England football team.
Has the badge always been the same?
The Three Lions crest has been a part of England’s shirts since their first-ever international match in 1872 when they faced Scotland.
Since then it has become an iconic feature of the English football team and the badge will be present as the squad aim for glory in Qatar this winter.
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