FA Defends Loyalty Program Following Criticism During Euro Qualifier Against Switzerland

The FA has "defended its rejigged loyalty programme after coming in for criticism from England fans during Monday's European qualifier in Switzerland," according to SKY SPORTS. Over the summer plans were announced to "alter the loyalty points system that rewards supporters for following the national team." The previous scheme, englandfans, saw supporters get two "caps" for "following the team abroad and one for a match at Wembley." However, that has been "reversed under the new England Supporters Club." An FA spokesperson said, "Our focus is on making Wembley a home for England which means well-engaged, well-rewarded loyal fans fully supporting the emerging young talent that we have in the England team. We want that team to enjoy playing in front of those fans at Wembley" (SKY SPORTS, 9/9).