In 1135 Henry I married Adeliza and the union meant that a second lion was added to the standard, to reflect the lion Adeliza's father had on his shield

A Colombia keeper involved in kidnapping, an Arsenal legend four times over the limit… and a Brazil star jailed for using a fake passport - as Dani Alves faces up to NINE YEARS in prison, here are the footballers who have spent times behind barsI will never see my children grow up': British father's anguish as he learns his daughter, 12, was murdered by Hamas thugs in Israeli Kibbutz massacre six weeks ago - in atrocity that also killed her twin brother They ended up on England shirts when the Football Association was looking for an emblem for the kit its players would wear at international games in the late 19th century. They settled on the three lions and presumably gained royal permission (as this was 1879, that must mean that Queen Victoria was somewhat amused at the idea). My one wish is to hug my girl before I can't anymore': Cancer-ridden mother battling brain tumour begs Hamas to free daughter held captive in Gaza amid fears illness could claim her life Three lions on a shirt, Jules Remet still gleaming, thirty years of hurt, never stopped me dreaming....." Immortalised by England's semi-final performance at home at Euro 96, the Three Lions anthem - and its iconic 'football's coming home' chorus - has serenaded most of the international footballs tournaments between then and now.

Skinner sings 'loving the Lionesses win' during the opening verse, before singing the chorus: 'Three Lions on a sleigh, with She-Lions inspiration. Santa says let’s play, the Christmas tree formation.' Hamas finally frees 20 prisoners after delaying release for hours: 13 Israelis and seven foreign nationals handed to Red Cross in exchange for 39 Palestinians - including '41 children and 11 women' The song begins with The Lionesses winning Euro 2022 at Wembley before Skinner and Baddiel again lament on the fortune's of the men's team who again came close at the last World Cup and the Euros but failed to win those championships. The secrets of the ultimate roast potato: TOM PARKER BOWLES digs deep to find the answers, and reveals how top chefs including Nigella Lawson and Jamie Oliver make theirs Richard Gough may have insisted that he played in six derbies, including "the one that just might stump you, San Jose Clash v Los Angeles Galaxy" - but John Clements is less convinced. "The cities are 343 miles apart!" he exclaims.My club, Albion Rovers, failed to renew manager John McVeigh's contract in the close-season. He has consequently taken a job at Stenhousemuir and has signed nine of "his" team from last season. Is this some sort of record for number of transfers between senior clubs?" asks Tommy. This time it features Christmas-themed lyrics - including 'Three Lions on a sleigh' and 'football's coming home for Christmas' as well as a festive music video featuring a World Cup made with a Christmas pudding and custard. Ever wondered how the three lions got on the shirt? Here's the low down on the evolution of the England football shirt crest. There is also several nods to The Lionesses who won Euro 2022 this summer, England's 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst is a carol singer and Frank Skinner even dresses as Noddy Holder from Slade. Two teenage boys are arrested for alleged misogynistic chanting aimed at referee Rebecca Welch during Birmingham City's match against Sheffield Wednesday