A Barrow AFC supporter found himself at the centre of an unexpected World Cup controversy when officials at Dallas Stadium refused entry to his England flag during the Three Lions' opening fixture against Croatia.John Little had arrived at the venue proudly displaying a St George's Cross adorned with his beloved club's crest, only to discover that FIFA's blanket prohibition on flags depicting weapons extended to the submarine featured on Barrow's badge.The governing body's regulations make no allowance for context or heritage, treating the naval vessel as military imagery regardless of its significance to the Cumbrian town's shipbuilding tradition.The matter has now reached the House of Commons, with Barrow and Furness MP Michelle Scrogham taking up the cause of her constituent.Mrs Scrogham has formally raised the issue in Parliament, pressing FIFA to reverse its decision in Mr Little's case.She said: "Barrow AFC's crest is a proud symbol of our town's identity, history, and achievements."The submarine is not a political statement, it reflects the generations of skilled workers who have built a world-class industry here in Barrow-in-Furness."Mrs Scrogham has gone further by tabling a formal motion in the House of Commons, securing the backing of fellow Labour MPs Paul Foster and Cat Smith as co-signatories.She added: "FIFA's decision to ban supporters from displaying this emblem at the World Cup is deeply disappointing and misunderstands its true meaning."I am urging FIFA to reconsider, engage with the club and its fans, and adopt a more proportionate approach that respects the cultural and historical significance of community symbols while ensuring football remains welcoming to all."The cross-party support demonstrates growing parliamentary concern over the governing body's rigid interpretation of its own regulations.The National League club responded to the furore with characteristic humour, temporarily blurring the submarine on their official badge to allow Mr Little to "represent the Bluebirds over in Boston properly."In a pointed dig at the governing body, Barrow AFC tagged FIFA's social media accounts and enquired whether the arrow on their crest must also be removed, given it too constitutes a weapon.England, meanwhile, secured a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opener, with Harry Kane netting twice alongside strikes from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.Thomas Tuchel's men face Ghana at Boston Stadium in Foxborough this evening.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter