England to wear gold patch at World Cup
Short overview
England will wear a special gold patch on their sleeves at the World Cup in North America, a privilege reserved for past tournament winners.
England will wear a special gold patch on their sleeves during the World Cup in North America. The patch is a privilege granted to countries that have previously won the tournament.
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