ENGLAND fans will still be able to wear the Three Lions proudly on their shirt during this summer’s World Cup following moves to ban it from pubs elsewhere.

The Metropolitan Police have issued a letter to pubs in South London advising them to bar anyone wearing a Three Lions top as part of guidance for the World Cup.

They hope the move will curb the violence, which has marred matches in the past.

But a spokesperson for Dorset Police said they have not sent out similar letters and do not intend to.

He said the plan for the 2010 World Cup had already started and the policing will be “proportionate and intelligence led”.

The spokesperson added: “Our priority is to ensure that all people wishing to celebrate the tournament can do so and in a way that is safe and enjoyable for all.”

Will Bowling, manager of Dukes in Barrack Road, Christchurch said: “We’ve never had any problems here during the England matches.

“To be honest I would think more trouble comes out of the club games. Ninety-five per cent of people who wear these shirts are England fans.”

He added: “But we will be carrying out a risk assessment for every match looking at things such as when the matches are taking place, against what teams, etc.”

Scott Macintosh, manager of the Litten Tree in Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth said: “It’s not about the shirts for most football fans, it’s the atmosphere and I expect to have a fantastic one here during the tournament.

“We will be increasing security as we would be with any big games and any trouble-makers aren’t welcome here.”

Bournemouth council’s night-time economy manager Jon Shipp said: “We’ve never had a lot of trouble during big sporting events like this.

“We are working hard with the police and other authorities to ensure any problems are kept at bay but obviously if the police wanted to introduce something then that would need to be discussed.”