Darren England, the referee at the centre of one of the most significant VAR controversies seen in the Premier League , has been named to officiate next month’s FA Cup final. His appointment for the prestigious match between Manchester City and Chelsea on 16 May also coincides with a historic moment for Akil Howson, who will become the first black official in the competition’s 154-year history. England's selection marks a notable career milestone, coming after a high-profile VAR error during a Premier League fixture between Tottenham and Liverpool in September 2023. In that incident, he mistakenly failed to overturn an on-field decision that disallowed a Luis Diaz goal for offside. The error led to England being sidelined from refereeing for three months and not returning to VAR duties until April the following year. Darren England will referee the FA Cup final (Stu Forster/Getty Images) Despite the past controversy, the appointment is seen as recognition of his performances this season.…