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Irish Arsenal star DITCHES the poppy from her kit and joins James McClean in protest - despite wearing it with her team-mates in previous seasons

Arsenal star Katie McCabe opted against wearing a poppy during the club's 4-1 victory over Leicester as Women's Super League clubs began Remembrance Day commemorations.

Leicester had confirmed last month that the fixture would serve as their Remembrance fixture, with both teams wearing shirts featuring the poppy.

The club added that the match-worn poppy shirts would then be auctioned in support of the national Royal British Legion, which supports military service members, veterans, and their families.

McCabe, who is captain of the Republic of Ireland's women's national team, joined her Arsenal team-mates pre-match as part of a one minute's silence in commemoration of Remembrance Day.