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To: Win-Lose-Draw who wrote (1492)6/18/2002 12:54:51 AM
From: X Y Zebra  Read Replies (1) of 5130
 
If my understanding is correct the term "Great Britain"(or Britain) includes Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England.

In the World Cup, each of these "countries" have their own team and participate in the qualifiers as independent entries.

That is why there would not be such a thing as a "British" national team in the world cup.

Therefore... England is well,,, just England (note the white flag with the red bands crossing at its length and width), that many fans carry

That flag is the cross of St. George.. red on white (cross at 90 degree angle)

plus

for Scotland you have the Cross of St. Andrew white on blue (diagonal)

plus

Ireland, cross of St. Patrick (also red on white --diagonal)

equals = The Union Jack

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[I've always wondered about the Welsh -gg (mind you, they are the best Rugby players, and without a doubt the toughest beer drinkers) -gg

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I am sure I may be missing something, but you get the idea...
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