England will look to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Brazil at the weekend when they host Belgium at Wembley on Tuesday evening.
Gareth Southgate's side were beaten by the Selecao thanks to a late goal by 17-year-old Endrick.
Southgate will be without the likes of Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker as they've withdrawn from the camp due to injury.
It means there is plenty of intrigue over when the Three Lions' line-up will be announced and those on the field after halftime will have a slightly different look than usual.
The Sporting News explains why England players will be wearing shirts with no names on the back during the second half of their friendly clash with Belgium.
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Why are England players playing without their names on the kit?
England vs Belgium has been selected as the chosen game to support the Alzheimer’s Society International, as part of the Three Lions' charity collaboration with the organisation.
During the second half of the match, England's players will have numbers but no names on their backs, symbolising the reality of dementia sufferers suffering the pain of memory loss.
The England squad will then donate the custom shirts, which will be auctioned to generate funds for Alzheimer’s Society research aimed at early diagnosis.
The blank shirts made their debut at the first Alzheimer's Society International event in 2022, when England claimed a 2-1 win over Switzerland.
The #ThreeLions will play without names on their shirts during the second half of tomorrow's @alzheimerssoc International to highlight memory loss as one of the symptoms of dementia ❤️
— England (@England) March 25, 2024
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How much does the new England kit cost?
Prior to the Brazil match, England revealed their new home and away kits for the upcoming European Championship in Germany.
While they have been hailed as England's nicest-looking jerseys in decades, there has been criticism regarding the pricing of the kits and the "playful" flag design on the back of the home kit.
The stadium version is priced at £84.99 for adults and £64.99 for children, while the match replica version costs £124.99 for adults and £119.99 for children.
What is the England flag controversy?
Controversy has surrounded the new kit due to alterations made by Nike, namely to the flag of St George, sparking outrage among a section of England football fans affronted by a perceived attack on tradition.
The American sports brand's design features a purple, blue, black and red cross on the back of the collar of the England home shirt. The traditional English flag is a plain red cross over a red background.
A playful update to the 🏴 of St. George appears on the collar to unite and inspire. pic.twitter.com/lXEjXhbIJO
— Nike Football (@nikefootball) March 18, 2024
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, weighed in on "shirtgate". Speaking to reporters, Sunak said he preferred the original and that the national flag is a "source of pride".
"When it comes to our national flags, we shouldn't mess with them because they're a source of pride, identity, who we are, and they're perfect as they are."
Following backlash, Nike released this statement: "We have been a proud partner of the FA since 2012 and understand the significance and importance of the St George's Cross and it was never our intention to offend, given what it means to England fans.
"Together with the FA, the intention was to celebrate the heroes of 1966 and their achievements.
"The trim on the cuffs takes its cues from the training gear worn by England's 1966 heroes, with a gradient of blues and reds topped with purple. The same colours also feature an interpretation of the flag on the back of the collar."
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This is not the first time Nike has faced criticism for its handling of England shirt sales in recent tournaments.
Last year, during the Women's World Cup, the sportswear giant eventually reversed its decision not to offer replica goalkeeper shirts
Mary Earps, who excelled between the posts during the Lionesses' run to the final, expressed disappointment and said she found it "hurtful" that fans could purchase outfield players' shirts but not hers as a goalkeeper.
This also isn't the first instance of alterations to the English football kit's flag. Back in 2010, the home shirts featured a subtle, multi-coloured St George's Cross pattern adorning the shoulders.
