ENGLAND have launched their new home and away kit for next summer’s European Championships.
The Nike strip has taken inspiration from the iconic jersey the Three Lions wore for the 1998 World Cup in France.
Nike have launched the new England kits for next summer’s EurosCredit: Twitter@ProD_Soccer
The new Three Lions strip has taken inspiration from the 1998 World CupCredit: Twitter@ProD_Soccer
Yet far from feeling nostalgic, fans were quick to voice their displeasure that buying the official England shirt will set them back a whopping £99.95.
Supporters will then have to fork out an extra £59.95 for the shorts with the socks likely to be a further £10/15 when they become available.
Fans hoping to sport the likes of Harry Kane or Raheem Sterling on their backs with their numbers as well will be scrambling for a total £114.95.
Many appreciated the throwback to the ’98 kit most recognisable from England’s penalty shoot-out defeat by Argentina 22 years ago.
Some supporters shared pictures of Michael Owen celebrating after scoring his wonder goal in the 2-2 clash while others harked back to David Beckham’s infamous red-card.
Most pointed towards the high price of the kit, with one tweeting: “I like them – but you price me out of getting them for my two children.
“I simply can’t justify that sort of money on two football tops. Pricing really needs to be reviewed and I am convinced you will sell so much more.”
Another wrote: “Still in the midst of a pandemic and people are struggling financially and FA thinks it’s acceptable to bring out a new shirt.”
A third added: “That home shirt might be the worst England home top ever made. Nike have done well to make something worse than the Euro 2016 effort.”
England’s current stars will hope to have better luck than the icons that came before them when they wear the kit at next summer’s tournament.
England fans were divided on the throwback kit that drew comparisons to the one Michael Owen famously scored against Argentina inCredit: AFP – Getty
Three Lions captain Harry Kane was among those who hailed the kits, and claimed they both symbolise unity with the players and fans.
He said: “This team is closer than it’s ever been before — when we put on that England jersey, all club rivalries are set aside.
“We’re united in our goal of representing our fans far and wide. This collection captures that feeling of togetherness we hold so dearly.”
David Beckham infamously saw red in the original World Cup kitCredit: AFP – Getty
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