u/salty_scottie

Hello America. I want to know why people in the US use the flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack/Union Flag) when they are referring to England specifically.

I’ve noticed this a lot more recently due to the World Cup where Americans are “rooting” for England and I can’t tell if this is misunderstanding, lack of education on the UK/British Isles, ignorance/don’t care to research, or something else entirely.

As a conversation starter, do Americans generally know the difference between the UK and England?