M&S Money Warns England Fans to Take Care When Flying the Flag
M&S Car Insurance survey reveals a significant expected increase in the appearance of the England flag on the nation's cars during the 2010 World Cup could lead to safety concerns.

LONDON, ENGLAND, June 18, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- M&S Car insurance has announced that according to a new survey over a fifth (22%) of England fans will add a St. George flag to the family car this month to show their support for the England team whilst they play out in South Africa for the World Cup.

The England team, captained by Steven Gerrard and led by manager Fabio Capello, played their first match against the USA on 12th of June. The survey revealed that almost as many women as men were planning on adding the flag to their car. This was 21% of women compared to 24% of men.

The survey findings also revealed that 56% of those who are planning on placing a flag on their car will be attaching it to the antennae and 17% will place it by the passenger side wing mirror, and only 13% will be placing the flag in the front widescreen. As a result of the findings, M&S Car Insurance is advising motorists to put safety first and think carefully about where they position the flag on their vehicle. Worryingly, only 43% of the respondents stated that they believed that flags can be a distraction depending upon where they are placed.

Andrew Ferguson, M&S Head of General Insurance, said: "Many motorists and their families will be keen to demonstrate their support for England by placing a flag on their car. While it can be a popular way for fans to show their support, we are asking motorists to be aware of the safety issues to ensure they avoid any unnecessary accidents on the road."

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