10 Downing Street to fly England flag for FIFA World Cup games
Theresa May announces the St George's flag will also be hoisted to honour the women's team competing next year.
Wednesday 27 June 2018 15:12, UK
Downing Street will fly the St George's flag for England's remaining 2018 World Cup games.
Theresa May congratulated manager Gareth Southgate's team on their two wins in Russia and promised to carry on the tradition of her predecessors.
She announced at PMQs on Wednesday: "Number 10 will be flying the England flag on the day of each of England's matches from now on and will be encouraging other government departments to do the same."
But Mrs May pledged to go further than previous premiers and do the same next year for the women's FIFA World Cup.
Scottish Secretary David Mundell added on Twitter he was "happy" to do the same, "as I am confident No 10 and other UK departments will be flying the saltire in 2022".
The Welsh Office also confirmed to Sky News it would hoist the St George's flag for England's next match against Belgium on Thursday.
The original call came from Tory backbencher Nick Boles, who paid tribute to England's "young and diverse team" .
Liz Truss, the treasury's chief secretary, tweeted that "every government building should do it", adding: "#EnglandExpects #FootballsComingHome."
A Treasury spokesperson said they were "pretty sure" the St George's flag will be flying.