{"id":917837,"date":"2025-10-09T14:55:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=917837"},"modified":"2025-10-09T14:55:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:55:35","slug":"why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/","title":{"rendered":"Why England and Wales Players Don\u2019t Have Names on Their Shirts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Whats_Actually_Happening\" title=\"What\u2019s Actually Happening\">What\u2019s Actually Happening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Why_the_Names_Are_Removed_Not_Used\" title=\"Why the Names Are Removed \/ Not Used\">Why the Names Are Removed \/ Not Used<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#How_Its_Done_in_Practice\" title=\"How It\u2019s Done in Practice\">How It\u2019s Done in Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Broader_Context_and_Rules\" title=\"Broader Context and Rules\">Broader Context and Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Purpose_and_Message\" title=\"Purpose and Message\">Purpose and Message<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Is_This_Permanent\" title=\"Is This Permanent?\">Is This Permanent?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#_Case_Study_England_vs_Wales_%E2%80%93_October_9_2025\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study: England vs. Wales \u2013 October 9, 2025\">\u00a0Case Study: England vs. Wales \u2013 October 9, 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Context_and_Purpose\" title=\"Context and Purpose\">Context and Purpose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Symbolism_of_Nameless_Shirts\" title=\"Symbolism of Nameless Shirts\">Symbolism of Nameless Shirts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Involvement_of_Fans_with_Dementia\" title=\"Involvement of Fans with Dementia\">Involvement of Fans with Dementia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Auctioning_of_Shirts_for_Fundraising\" title=\"Auctioning of Shirts for Fundraising\">Auctioning of Shirts for Fundraising<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#_Historical_Context_and_Precedents\" title=\"\u00a0Historical Context and Precedents\">\u00a0Historical Context and Precedents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#_Public_and_Institutional_Response\" title=\"\u00a0Public and Institutional Response\">\u00a0Public and Institutional Response<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Support_from_the_Football_Community\" title=\"Support from the Football Community\">Support from the Football Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Impact_on_Public_Awareness\" title=\"Impact on Public Awareness\">Impact on Public Awareness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#_Analysis_and_Impact\" title=\"\u00a0Analysis and Impact\">\u00a0Analysis and Impact<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Effectiveness_of_the_Nameless_Shirts_Gesture\" title=\"Effectiveness of the Nameless Shirts Gesture\">Effectiveness of the Nameless Shirts Gesture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#Broader_Implications_for_Sports_and_Social_Awareness\" title=\"Broader Implications for Sports and Social Awareness\">Broader Implications for Sports and Social Awareness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/why-england-and-wales-players-dont-have-names-on-their-shirts\/#_Future_Prospects\" title=\"\u00a0Future Prospects\">\u00a0Future Prospects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Actually_Happening\"><\/span>What\u2019s Actually Happening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>England (and Wales) have had matches where players either wore shirts without their names or removed the names at some point (typically after half-time). (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>These matches are being treated as special \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s Society International\u201d fixtures. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Names_Are_Removed_Not_Used\"><\/span>Why the Names Are Removed \/ Not Used<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The removal of names is symbolic and part of a campaign to raise awareness for dementia (especially Alzheimer\u2019s disease). The gesture is intended to illustrate memory loss, one of the hallmark symptoms of dementia \u2014 especially how sufferers may lose recognition of names, even of familiar people, including players. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Other associated actions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the Alzheimer\u2019s Society in the UK via this special match status. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Afterwards, some shirts are auctioned to raise funds for dementia research. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Fans with dementia are involved in the walk-out (i.e. walking onto the pitch) to highlight the many faces of the disease. (<a title=\"England, Wales players to wear nameless shirts in friendly - ESPN\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/46522637\/england-wales-players-wear-nameless-shirts-friendly?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ESPN.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Its_Done_in_Practice\"><\/span>How It\u2019s Done in Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Usually, in such matches, names are removed (or absent) only for the <strong>second half<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Players still have numbers on their shirts (so that they can be identified for referee, fans, etc.). (<a title=\"Why do England players not have names on their kit vs Belgium? FA's Alzheimer's Society Partnership explained | Sporting News United Kingdom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/uk\/football\/news\/why-england-players-no-names-shirt-vs-belgium-alzheimers-society\/e6bb3ad2d8ba5264b4b0a46c?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sporting News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Context_and_Rules\"><\/span>Broader Context and Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>There <em>are<\/em> official regulations that allow names on shirts, but they also permit the competition or the association to decide otherwise. In many kit regulations, allowing or mandating names is optional. (<a title=\"Kit Regulations\" href=\"https:\/\/media-faw-cymru.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/faw\/20240820170234\/FAW-Kit-Regulations-2024-25.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">media-faw-cymru.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>England\u2019s FA has an official partnership with the Alzheimer\u2019s Society since 2021. It\u2019s through this partnership that they have designated certain internationals as \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s Society Internationals\u201d and instituted the nameless shirts campaign. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose_and_Message\"><\/span>Purpose and Message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The main idea is <strong>raising awareness<\/strong>: to make people think about dementia, its symptoms, particularly memory loss, and to reduce stigma. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Also to encourage early diagnosis: by highlighting how memory loss affects people, the FA and Alzheimer\u2019s Society hope to prompt people to seek medical advice if they or their loved ones notice symptoms. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>And to raise funds: via auctioning the special shirts. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_This_Permanent\"><\/span>Is This Permanent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No \u2014 it\u2019s <strong>not permanent<\/strong>. It\u2019s only for specific matches designated for this awareness campaign. Outside of these matches, kits with names are used as usual. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's awareness | England Football\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>England and Wales players have occasionally donned shirts without names on the back during specific international matches. This practice is part of a broader initiative aimed at raising awareness for Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and dementia. Below is a detailed case study of this practice, focusing on the October 9, 2025, friendly match between England and Wales at Wembley Stadium.<br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_England_vs_Wales_%E2%80%93_October_9_2025\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study: England vs. Wales \u2013 October 9, 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context_and_Purpose\"><\/span>Context and Purpose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On October 9, 2025, England and Wales faced each other in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium, designated as an \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s Society International.\u201d This event was part of the ongoing partnership between The Football Association (FA) and the Alzheimer&#8217;s Society, aiming to raise awareness about dementia, particularly Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. A key feature of this initiative was the removal of players&#8217; names from the back of their shirts during the second half of the match. (<a title=\"Why England are wearing nameless shirts in second half ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/sport\/football\/why-england-wearing-nameless-shirts-wales-second-half-b1252060.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Standard<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symbolism_of_Nameless_Shirts\"><\/span>Symbolism of Nameless Shirts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The absence of names on the shirts symbolized memory loss, a hallmark symptom of dementia. By removing the identifiers, the campaign highlighted how individuals with dementia might forget even the names of their favorite football players. This gesture aimed to foster empathy and understanding among fans and to encourage conversations about dementia and its impact. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Involvement_of_Fans_with_Dementia\"><\/span>Involvement of Fans with Dementia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a poignant display of solidarity, 22 fans living with dementia were invited to walk out onto the pitch with the players before the match. These individuals replaced the usual child mascots, representing the many faces of dementia across the UK. Their participation underscored the message that dementia affects people from all walks of life and that support and awareness are crucial. (<a title=\"Football fans with dementia to walk out with England and ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alzheimers.org.uk\/news\/2025-10-02\/football-fans-with-dementia-at-wembley?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Alzheimer&#8217;s Society<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auctioning_of_Shirts_for_Fundraising\"><\/span>Auctioning of Shirts for Fundraising<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After the match, the nameless shirts worn by the players were signed and auctioned to raise funds for dementia research. This initiative not only provided financial support for the Alzheimer&#8217;s Society but also kept the conversation about dementia alive among fans and the broader public. (<a title=\"Nameless England shirts to help raise Alzheimer's ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com\/articles\/2024\/Mar\/25\/england-belgium-alzheimers-society-activation-wembley-20242503?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.englandfootball.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Historical_Context_and_Precedents\"><\/span>\u00a0Historical Context and Precedents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The practice of removing names from shirts during matches dedicated to dementia awareness is not new. The first such instance occurred during a match against Switzerland in 2022, followed by a similar gesture in a friendly against Belgium in March 2024. These recurring actions have helped establish a recognizable and impactful symbol for the campaign. (<a title=\"Why don't England players have names on the back of their shirts against Belgium?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/26901339\/england-names-shirts-alzheimers-belgium\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Sun<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Public_and_Institutional_Response\"><\/span>\u00a0Public and Institutional Response<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_from_the_Football_Community\"><\/span>Support from the Football Community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mark Bullingham, CEO of The FA, emphasized the importance of the partnership with the Alzheimer&#8217;s Society, stating that the involvement of fans living with dementia in the match would ensure the message resonated more than ever. (<a title=\"Football fans with dementia to walk out with England and ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alzheimers.org.uk\/news\/2025-10-02\/football-fans-with-dementia-at-wembley?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Alzheimer&#8217;s Society<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Public_Awareness\"><\/span>Impact on Public Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The initiative has garnered significant media attention, sparking discussions about dementia and its effects. By leveraging the popularity of football, the campaign has reached a wide audience, encouraging individuals to seek early diagnosis and support for dementia-related conditions. (<a title=\"England to wear nameless shirts against Belgium help raise Alzheimer's awareness\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/soccer\/england-wear-nameless-shirts-against-belgium-help-raise-alzheimers-awareness-2024-03-25\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Analysis_and_Impact\"><\/span>\u00a0Analysis and Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effectiveness_of_the_Nameless_Shirts_Gesture\"><\/span>Effectiveness of the Nameless Shirts Gesture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The removal of names from players&#8217; shirts serves as a powerful visual metaphor for the memory loss experienced by those with dementia. This simple yet profound act captures public attention and fosters empathy, making the issue more relatable and prompting action.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Implications_for_Sports_and_Social_Awareness\"><\/span>Broader Implications for Sports and Social Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This initiative exemplifies how sports can be a platform for social change. By aligning with a cause like dementia awareness, football not only entertains but also educates and inspires its audience to engage with important societal issues.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Future_Prospects\"><\/span>\u00a0Future Prospects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Given the success and positive reception of these events, it is likely that The FA and the Alzheimer&#8217;s Society will continue this partnership in future matches. 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