Did you watch the 2018 World Cup? Do you know the emblem (徽章) of the England national football team? There are three lions and ten roses on the emblem. Let's take a look at the history behind it.
The lion became a symbol of England in the 11th century. It means power and bravery. At first, there were only two lions on the emblem. Later, King Richard I added one more lion to it.
In 1872, the first international football match was held. The England national football team needed an emblem. The English Football Association decided to use the three lions as a symbol.
The ten red roses showed up on the emblem after World War II. They stand for ten different areas in England. The red rose is also a symbol of peace.
The England national football team played very well at the Russia World Cup. The team is nicknamed(起绰号) "three cats" by Chinese football fans. Are there three cats on the emblem of the England national football team? No. In fact, there are three lions on the emblem. They represent power and bravery.
