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Umbro's England

Wednesday 27 March 2013 10:03, UK

  1. We take a look back at England's 50 years of Umbro kits as Nike take the reins as kit suppliers after the game against Montenegro.
    Image: We take a look back at England's 50 years of Umbro kits as Nike take the reins as kit suppliers after the game against Montenegro.
  2. Easily the most iconic England shirt is the 1966 away kit which the Three Lions wore as they beat West Germany in the World Cup final.
    Image: Easily the most iconic England shirt is the 1966 away kit which the Three Lions wore as they beat West Germany in the World Cup final.
  3. The classic white shirt we still see today was worn by England during the 1966 World Cup tournament.
    Image: The classic white shirt we still see today was worn by England during the 1966 World Cup tournament.
  4. The 1970 World Cup shirt was manufactured in Aertex, a lightweight cellular fabric designed for the heat in Mexico.
    Image: The 1970 World Cup shirt was manufactured in Aertex, a lightweight cellular fabric designed for the heat in Mexico.
  5. Following a stint with Admiral, England reverted back to Umbro with this v-necked and pinstriped version used in World Cup Mexico '86.
    Image: Following a stint with Admiral, England reverted back to Umbro with this v-necked and pinstriped version used in World Cup Mexico '86.
  6. You can clearly make out the diamond pattern on this design thanks to the blood from Terry Butcher's head. This kit ran from 1987 to 1989.
    Image: You can clearly make out the diamond pattern on this design thanks to the blood from Terry Butcher's head. This kit ran from 1987 to 1989.
  7. England's Italia '90 World Cup strip is fondly remembered and can without doubt still be seen in the stands at every Three Lions match.
    Image: England's Italia '90 World Cup strip is fondly remembered and can without doubt still be seen in the stands at every Three Lions match.
  8. Lee Sharpe models a shirt which didn't see much action thanks to the England's failure to qualify for World Cup '94.
    Image: Lee Sharpe models a shirt which didn't see much action thanks to the England's failure to qualify for World Cup '94.
  9. England's shirt for the Euro '96 tournament, remembered for a glorious goal against Scotland by Paul Gascoigne.
    Image: England's shirt for the Euro '96 tournament, remembered for a glorious goal against Scotland by Paul Gascoigne.
  10. Alan Shearer wheels away in this grey/indigo blue number after scoring against Germany in the semi-finals at Euro '96.
    Image: Alan Shearer wheels away in this grey/indigo blue number after scoring against Germany in the semi-finals at Euro '96.
  11. Home and away between 97-99, Michael Owen's goal against Argentina, David Beckham seeing red and other memories from France '98.
    Image: Home and away between 97-99, Michael Owen's goal against Argentina, David Beckham seeing red and other memories from France '98.
  12. England's home shirt between 1999-2001 reverted back to a classic design with round neck and navy blue stripes around the collar.
    Image: England's home shirt between 1999-2001 reverted back to a classic design with round neck and navy blue stripes around the collar.
  13. England's 5-1 victory over Germany and David Beckham's last minute free-kick against Greece for World Cup qualification - this shirt has become a classic.
    Image: England's 5-1 victory over Germany and David Beckham's last minute free-kick against Greece for World Cup qualification - this shirt has become a classic.
  14. England's home shirt for Euro 2004 in Portugal. The replica version was reversible and featured an alternative design on the inside.
    Image: England's home shirt for Euro 2004 in Portugal. The replica version was reversible and featured an alternative design on the inside.
  15. The away kit at Euro 2004 evokes memories of an 'on-fire' Wayne Rooney who took apart Croatia and Switzerland in the group stages.
    Image: The away kit at Euro 2004 evokes memories of an 'on-fire' Wayne Rooney who took apart Croatia and Switzerland in the group stages.
  16. In 2006, England honoured 40 years since their World Cup triumph with this classic away kit featuring a gold trim.
    Image: In 2006, England honoured 40 years since their World Cup triumph with this classic away kit featuring a gold trim.
  17. The home shirt worn at World Cup Germany 2006 featured a St. George's cross theme and a star above the crest for the first time on the white jersey.
    Image: The home shirt worn at World Cup Germany 2006 featured a St. George's cross theme and a star above the crest for the first time on the white jersey.
  18. The home shirt from 2007 to 2009 isn't so fondly thought of, failure to qualify for Euro 2008 tainted this designed.
    Image: The home shirt from 2007 to 2009 isn't so fondly thought of, failure to qualify for Euro 2008 tainted this designed.
  19. The away kit between 2008 and 2010 is possibly a tip of the cap to the design Admiral created for England in the 80's.
    Image: The away kit between 2008 and 2010 is possibly a tip of the cap to the design Admiral created for England in the 80's.
  20. A dramatic change in 2009 saw England revert to a more traditional design which was tailored to fit how the individual players desired.
    Image: A dramatic change in 2009 saw England revert to a more traditional design which was tailored to fit how the individual players desired.
  21. England's Umbro relationship ends with this beautifully put together shirt, the first to completely exclude navy blue, opting for simply red-and-white.
    Image: England's Umbro relationship ends with this beautifully put together shirt, the first to completely exclude navy blue, opting for simply red-and-white.

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