Harvey Elliott appeared to cover the controversial England flag while debuting the new kit as the Under-21s swept aside Azerbaijan 5-1.

Nike and the FA have been widely criticised for changing the colours of the St George's Cross on the new strip.

Prime minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmour are among the dissenting voices, while talkSPORT has heard countless complaints from ex-players, pundits and fans.

Liverpool midfielder Elliott became the first player to score in the newly-released kit, breaking the deadlock in the 25th minute of the Euro 2025 qualifier.

Goals from Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jaden Philogene put England into a commanding position before Elliott grabbed his second of the game and Archie Gray wrapped up proceedings two-minutes from time.

However, Elliott’s apparent attempt to cover the contentious multi-coloured flag could yet become the main talking point of what was accomplished performance from the Young Lions.