SIR – I wholly agree with Keith Rayner (Letters, June 10), the flags of St George should be flown for our troops and not footballers.

The troops fight for our country and do not get fabulous salaries like footballers kicking a ball about.

I agree it is an insult to our country and troops who do a great job in keeping us safe.

J R Smith, Retired Persons Action Group, Flawith Drive, Fagley