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FA Chairman: 'We will be wearing poppies at Wembley'

On a recent visit to Carlisle, FA Chairman Greg Clarke insisted that England players will be able to wear poppies during their Armistice Day game versus Scotland.

FIFA state that no political, religious or commercial logos are displayed on international shirts.

Mr Clarke said:

We'll be wearing poppies at Wembley. I mean, we'd rather come to an agreement with FIFA, so that they're happy with that, but you know, it's inconceivable that the FA won't be sanctioning the wearing of poppies at Wembley.

– Greg Clarke, FA Chairman

ITV News understands Fifa Secretary General Fatima Samoura will fly to London this afternoon to meet FA chairman Greg Clarke and others in a bid to resolve the issue.

Mr Clarke added:

We're balancing respect for the fallen and their families. We're negotiating in good faith with Fifa to try and find a solution.

– Greg Clarke, FA Chairman