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Football kitIf you are looking for a range of England shirts and football kit from the world of football then you've come to the right place. |
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At England-football-shirts we've spent months endlessly sourcing the web to find you the best deals on shirts and other football gear.
We’ve reviewed and rated many sport retailer websites including Kitbag, Soccerscence, Subside sports and UKsoccersshop so you get the best offers ... giving you more time to go out and play.
We have also located the best prices on replica club and national football shirts. So if you want to dress in your teams colours and want to show your loyalty to your club then check out our football club shirts section.
In addition to modern day football kit we've also got nostalgic and have reviewed a range of retro shirts and gear.
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England football kit
All the online stockists below sell the new England football kit. Use our handy rating to know who offers the best service and of course the best price. Also note that you can buy a personalised England football shirt from most major stockists (although the price does tend to be higher).
Breaking news - new 2010/12 England away kit has been launched - check Kitbag for great deals
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Along with shirts there is an abundance of other England clothing and merchandise you can buy to help you support the team including the famous red away shirt and training track-suit to after-match polo shirt and sweat pants. Dress the part and look the part today.
History of the England football shirt
It’s wasn’t the early 1860’s, with the formation of the football association, that football clubs introduced kit for players. Back then players had to buy their own shirts thus football was almost exclusively played by middle-class men.
In 1879 the first manufacturer of sports-wear, Bukta, established themselves. Football shirts were often known as "jerseys" (no collar). The popular designs were self-coloured or striped. In 1883 we receive our first mention of the word “shirt” to describe the top. By the close of the19th century most of the clubs were wearing strips that would be recognisable today.
In the early 1900’s football shirts with laced crew necks became popular however the collar was still evident ... the V design also made an quick appearance but was later shunned. It was only until the 20’s that visiting teams had to change if the colours clashed. During the 30’s the laced crew neck began to replaced by the collared shirt and in 1939 numbers on the back of shirts became compulsory.
In the 60’s tight crew neck shirts began to replace the baggy V-neck football shirt. Teams also began to wear matching shorts and shirts. In the 70’s Leeds were the first team to enter into a ‘commercial’ deal with a kit manufacturer, Admiral, who made the first club replica shirts. Umbro and Bukta quickly followed Admiral’s lead. It wasn’t until 1979 (Liverpool) that the first UK club carried a sponsor on the shirt; however they had to be removed for televised games.
England 60's retro football shirt |
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In the 1980’s Tottenham Hotspur went with an innovative shadow stripe design for their football shirt and everyone followed. Light weight fabrics also became more popular during the 80’s. During the 90’s (following a backlash from fans) most top clubs entered into an agreement to retain their football strip for two seasons. There also began a nostalgic trend to look back to the old-fashioned cotton shirts with minimal fuss. In 2003 Fulham introduced an asymmetrical design to their shirts which was quickly replicated by other clubs.
Retro 90's England football shirt |
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Now-a-days fans are involved in the design process with manufacturers recognising the importance of involving their potential customers. The big football clubs now retain each shirt for two seasons but replace one of them every year i.e. last season's "Away" kit becomes this season's "Third" kit.
If you want to buy a vintage England shirt then check out our retro football shirt section.
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Going to Wembley?
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