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England’s footballers will be able to wear the poppy on their shirts when they take on Germany without fear of being fined.

FIFA is set to relent on the ban it imposed last year on the basis that the poppy is a political symbol.

The home nations all defied the order last year and were fined.

England will face the Germans at Wembley on November 10 - the day before Armistice Day - providing both sides’ World Cup qualifying campaigns stay on track.

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It is understood FIFA has sent out draft proposals to members saying that displaying the poppy on team shirts or armbands will be permitted if the two teams and competition organiser agree.

The Germans are understood to back the FA’s desire to display the poppy.

The International Football Association Board is expected to rubber stamp the proposals.

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FIFA’s stance last year was roundly criticised with Prime Minister Theresa May describing it as “utterly outrageous.”

England played Scotland in a qualifier last year on Armistice Day last year.

The two sides both displayed poppies and were fined a total of £51,000, which they have appealed against.