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Explained: Why England vs Switzerland is in black & white on UK TV

The international friendly at the King Power Stadium will include 25 seconds of black and white footage as both nations enter the pitch

England take on Switzerland in their international friendly at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday evening - with TV viewers given a unique experience for the opening moments.

The live broadcast of the match will switch to black and white for 25 seconds as the players enter Leicester City's stadium ahead of kick-off.

But why is part of the England vs Switzerland game not being televised in colour?

Why is England vs Switzerland in black & white on UK TV?