AN ENGLAND fan was left with a St George’s Cross sunburn on her face after a Euro 2024 blunder.
Kalyne Fletcher got behind the Three Lions by painting the flag over her makeup before England played Spain in the final.
But when she attempted to remove it later that night, she discovered the cross wouldn’t budge.
And it wasn’t the paint being stubborn.
Kalyne, from Ipswich, said: “Everyone is out there facing their hardships in life.
“With things as silly as this you just have to laugh, it could always be worse.”
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The 24-year-old originally thought the paint had stained her face but quickly realised that wasn’t the case.
“During the day of the Euros, I decided it would be a good laugh and good entertainment for the family,” she added.
“I’m always trying to do something wacky to make them smile.
“This has all definitely made them laugh.”
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The red cross had been painted over her makeup which fortunately contained SPF.
After Kaylne noticed the blunder, she took a picture of her face and posted it on social media to share the embarrassing moment with her friends.
The England fan said: “My friends along with lots of others have had a right laugh in the comments which is what I think people needed after the disappointment from the match.”
Kalyne had been hoping the Three Lions would finally bring it home after going 58 years without winning a major trophy.
Unfortunately, for thousands of England supporters, the wait goes on.
Gareth Southgate’s team came up against a strong Spain squad who had won every game they played in the tournament.
The first half was tight between the two nations and neither team could force an opener.
However, Nico Williams caught England napping when he put Spain ahead just 70 seconds after the restart.
Gareth Southgate’s side had grown in confidence as the game wore on but had to come from behind.
Jude Bellingham showed his quality to create an opening at the edge of the box but flashed his left-foot shot wide.
Cole Palmer scored just seconds after coming on for England to make it level.
But then Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal scored to put Spain ahead at 2-1.
Despite the loss, Kaylne was proud of The Three Lion’s performance.
“I think the lads should be proud of themselves,” she said.
“Of course, I would’ve loved to see them win, but to get as far as they did in the competition was nice to see.
“They bring the whole nation together which is what I enjoy the most.”
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It comes after an England diehard has been told that he should have waited by fellow fans after his latest tattoo.
And fans gasped “this is surreal” after realising a CURSE was put on England by a famous Brazilian writer following their World Cup win in 1966.
A dematologist’s top tips for staying safe in the sun
By Ethan Singh
A DERMATOLOGIST has given her top tips for staying safe in the sun – including what type of clothing you should wear.
- Clothing is key
Dr Blakeway-Manning says that your first line of defence against the sun should be clothing as it absorbs or blocks harmful UV rays which can prevent skin cancer.
But as the day heats up, this becomes difficult as we have a “natural impulse to remove clothing”, the experts told MailOnline.
That’s why Dr Blakeway-Manning also recommends always wearing a hat – such as one with a wide brim.
This is because your forehead, scalp and ears are particularly vulnerable.
- Check your sunscreen date
One in 10 Brits say they rarely use SPF, while one in 20 say they never do so – despite advice to apply it every day, according to a survey.
And a lot of Brits also don’t know that most sunscreens have a three-year shelf life.
The more the bottle is opened and closed, the more likely it is that germs will contaminate the bottle and cause the quality to degrade.
That’s why it’s recommended you write the first date of use on the bottle to remind yourself how long it has been open for.
- Re-apply sunscreen
Experts say reapplication of all types of sunscreen is recommended every two hours, even for once-a-day formulas.
Dermatologists claim this is because no matter how carefully you apply, parts of the body will likely be missed.
This could leave particular areas of skin vulnerable for the whole day.
Meanwhile, perspiration, water and wiping off dirt can all remove even the strongest sunscreens.
Melanoma Fund CEO Michelle Baker said: “As a parent, lead by example and apply to your skin as well as theirs.”
- Be wary of rays
Experts warned Brits that it’s possible to get a sunburn on overcast days with clouds not protecting against UV rays.
Just five sunburns in your lifetime doubles the risk of skin cancer, according to research in the British Journal of Dermatology.
- Shade protects
Along with clothing, shade is the best UV protection, according to the expert.
From March to October, NHS guidelines suggest spending some time in the shade from 11am to 3pm and make sure you never burn.
If shade is hard to come by, it is recommended to use temporary structures such as gazebos, sails, or sports umbrellas.
- Light fabrics
Dr Blakeway-Manning advises sun-seekers to wear light clothes that have a tight weave.
These offer the best protection as a tight weave leaves very few holes in between — preventing rays from filtering through.
The dermatologist said: “You can test suitability by holding the fabric up to the sun.
“If none or minimal light filters through, you’re sorted.”
- Don’t use sunbeds
The expert also warned against the risk of sunbeds to get a tan.
Although popular, sunbeds give out UV light which in some doses is even stronger than a midday tropical sun.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
