England kit 2024: release date, price and St George’s cross saga
THE ENGLAND football team have made headlines of late with a new kit that has sown division among fans.
Even Opposition Leader Sir Keir Starmer joined calls for Nike to scrap the new kit, but what is all the fuss about?
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Will England get a new kit for Euro 2024 release date?
As the England football team prepare for European Championship glory, the kit they will wear on the battlefield has finally been revealed.
On social media, the English account posted a photo of the kits: “Our England. Our pride. Our family.
The men’s collection, which Gareth Southgate’s players will wear during this summer’s European Championship, will be released on March 21, while the women’s kits will go on sale in June.
The England men’s team are expected to debut the home kit when they play Brazil in a friendly on Saturday before hosting Belgium three days later.
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The Lionesses’ next match is a Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden at Wembley on April 5.
Some fans were excited about the news, calling the design an instant classic that is sure to bring football home this year.
While others have found the new kit to be “too woke” and “too expensive”.
How much does the New England kit cost?
Both the men’s and women’s competition shirts cost €124.99, while the children’s competition top costs a slightly lower price of €119.
If fans want something cheaper, they can opt for the stadium top, which costs £84.99, while the kids’ shirt costs £64.99.
Kids can also buy the full kit for £54.99, while baby kits currently cost £49.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Labour’s Keir Starmer criticized the prices and said they should be cut.
He said: ‘I’m not even sure they can properly explain why they thought they needed to change in the first place.
“They could also lower the price of the shirts.”
Why did Nike change the English flag?
Fans quickly noticed that the traditional red cross on the Three Lions kit has been changed to a cross of navy blue, light blue and purple.
It is believed to be a nod to the 1966 World Cup winners’ training kit, which featured blue, red and purple.
The change led to some calling the shirt “woke”, as they called on the manufacturer to return to the usual colours.
But according to The mailNike will not succumb to the pressure from some English fans.
A Nike spokesperson said: “The England 2024 home kit disrupts history with a modern take on a classic.
“The piping on the cuffs is inspired by the training gear worn by England’s 1966 heroes, with a gradient of blue and red topped with purple.
“The same colors also feature an interpretation of the flag of St. George on the back of the collar.”
It is understood the flag change was the work of a Nike designer, but was also signed off by the FA.
And the FA insists the decision was made to “honor the classic 1966 training kit color scheme”.
Sir Keir told The Sun that the “flag is used by everyone, it is unifying and does not need to be changed”.
He said, “We should just be proud of it. So I think they should just rethink this and change it back.”
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England shirt change controversy
The latest Three Lions comic came under heavy fire after a sudden change.
The Three Lions comics were unveiled on Monday, with the traditional red cross changed to a navy blue, light blue and purple.
But Nike and the FA have “no plans” to recall the new England home kit amid a row over the changed St George’s flag.
Both the home and away kits were released earlier this week, with England set to debut them in the upcoming internationals in March.
It is believed to be a nod to the 1966 World Cup winners’ training kit, which featured blue, red and purple.
The change led to some calling the shirt “woke”, as they called on the manufacturer to return to the usual colours.
But according to The mailNike will not succumb to the pressure from some English fans.
It is believed to be a nod to the 1966 World Cup winners’ training kit, which featured blue, red and purple.
The change led to some calling the shirt “woke”, as they called on the manufacturer to return to the usual colours.
But according to The mailNike will not succumb to the pressure from some English fans.
It is understood the flag change was the work of a Nike designer, but was also signed off by the FA.
And the FA insists the decision was made to “honor the classic 1966 training kit color scheme”.
The release of new kits is one of the highlights in the run-up to a summer tournament, but English fans have also been left frustrated by the cost of the Three Lions’ new jerseys.
England’s “authentic” home and away shirts for the European Championships cost £124.99 for adults and a whopping £119.99 for children.
Which kit will England wear?
The home kit is classic white with a blue collar and blue shorts.
Meanwhile, the second strip is all purple and is receiving high praise from fans.
Finally, the goalkeepers will appear between the sticks in striking orange jerseys.
Although some fans are baffled by the away kit, arguing that it is the new optical illusion of the “blue and black dress”.
Why is the England kit purple?
According to a statement from the England football team, the new match kit is inspired by old football legends.
The team said that “the striking purple color is a remix of red and blue from the past.”
So it looks like the team has decided to mix kits from the past, which were usually blue or red, to take the team into the future.
Many fans were excited about the look of the comics.
One said: “So this is what Kane will look like when he lifts the European Championship trophy this summer.”
While a second replied: “Omg we actually win it all.”
And a third said: “Honestly some of our best kit ever.”
Who will wear the new kit at the European Championships?
Although the official line-up won’t be announced until May 21, here are some of the legends we expect to see at the Euros:
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