England, Scotland and Wales players WILL wear the poppy after winning their battle with FIFA.

After a week of refusing to back down, football's governing body has finally allowed the FA to let their players pull on special armbands bearing the poppy to mark Remembrance Day.

It comes after a week of pressure from Sportsmail, with the Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince William - the FA president - both writing to FIFA on Wednesday asking them for a change of heart over that matter that has angered players and supporters.

An FA statement read: ‘The FA can confirm that FIFA has today agreed that the England team will now be permitted to wear a poppy on the black armbands the players will wear during Saturday’s match with Spain.

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‘While continuing to adhere to the Laws of the Game, wearing the poppy on the armband does ensure the poppy will be visible throughout the game.

‘The FA welcomes FIFA’s decision and thanks them for agreeing to this. Earlier today, the FA announced extensive additional plans as to how they will support Royal British Legion in the wearing of the poppy.’

A spokesman for St James's Palace said William was pleased with the decision.

The spokesman said: 'The Duke is happy with this resolution.'

A Downing Street spokesman said Mr Cameron welcomed FIFA's decision, saying: 'It's a sensible way forward.'

A Royal British Legion spokesman said: 'The Royal British Legion is delighted that England players will be able to wear their poppy with pride.

'As we said earlier today, there are other ways of honouring the poppy than wearing it on your shirt - the armband will do nicely. Now everyone can concentrate on enjoying the game.'

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