May hails Fifa rule change on poppies

Prime Minister Theresa May has joined the chorus welcoming Fifa’s climb down on its ban of players wearing poppies during international matches.

Earlier yesterday, sports minister Tracey Crouch said she welcomed the decision to “apply some common sense” and now Number 10 has chipped in as well. A Downing Street spokesman said: “The PM made her position on this very clear last year when she said Fifa’s stance was outrageous.

“Our footballers want to recognise and respect those who 0 Tracey Crouch hailed the move for its common sense have given their lives for our safety and security - and it’s right that they should be able to do so.

“We look forward to hearing from Fifa that this ban is going to be formally lifted.”