Assembly hopes to see football come home
With England men’s football team currently competing in the 2026 World Cup, the London Assembly is hoping to see the team bring the trophy back to London.
The England squad has players from all walks of life, including Djed Spence the first Muslim to represent England on the men’s team and Marcus Rashford whose campaigning secured free meals for children during school holidays.
More than a third of England’s 26-man squad is from London.
The Assembly has put on record its thanks to the team for representing our country, and hopes to see them replicate the England women’s team success and bring the trophy home.
Bassam Mahfouz AM, who proposed the motion, said:
“London is incredibly proud of the role our city has played in England’s World Cup journey. This is a squad that not only represents the nation but represents the very best of London.
“A modern team that has shown dynamic football and ambition on the pitch. Players from different backgrounds have come together to represent our country with pride, determination and unity, showing that our diversity is one of our greatest strengths.
“We wish the squad every success and bring football’s biggest prize home.”
The full text of the motion is:
“This Assembly wishes the England men’s football team the best of luck for the knockout stages of the World Cup.
This England squad has players in it from all walks of life, including Djed Spence the first Muslim to represent England men’s team and Marcus Rashford whose campaigning secured free meals for children during school holidays. The team really demonstrates that diversity is our greatest strength.
More than a third of England’s 26-man squad is from London and our city should be very proud of their performances in the tournament so far.
The Assembly wishes to put on record its thanks to the team for representing the best of our nation and capital city and we hope to see them replicate the sort of success the women’s team has achieved and bring the trophy back to London.
The Assembly further believes that the Greater London Authority should visibly support the national team during the World Cup and, therefore, calls on the Mayor of London to fly the St George's flag at City Hall for the remainder of England's participation in the tournament.”
The meeting can be viewed via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- The Motion was agreed unanimously.
- Bassam Mahfouz AM, who proposed the motion, is available for interview.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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