Everton unveil new home kit for next season

Everton and Umbro have revealed the club's new home kit for the 2017/18 season.

The new design sees the return to the classic Umbro diamond graphic running down the sleeves and a contrasting diamond pattern featuring on the side of the shorts, combining the spirit of the past with the excitement of the future.

The kit has been unveiled in a campaign entitled 'Together Blue' - celebrating the strong local contingent of players in the Everton squad.

The #TogetherBlue campaign was inspired by the legacy of Dixie Dean, a local player, Evertonian and club legend who scored an astonishing 383 goals in his 12 years at Goodison Park, including an unbeaten 60 league strikes in a single campaign.

In honour of this, the design includes a Dixie Dean motif on the back of the neck, as chosen by Evertonians earlier this season in a fan vote through the Club's official Fans' Forum.

The local connection remains evident in Everton's modern philosophy and, to help launch the 2017/18 home kit, first team players, and local lads, Ross Barkley, Leighton Baines and Tom Davies were joined by Under-23 players and Premier League 2 winners Jonjoe Kenny and Joe Williams to proudly reveal their own stories of growing up as Blues in a reveal video (link above).

Speaking about the new kit, Umbro General Manager Anthony Little said: "The strong connection between the fans and players is one of the things that makes Everton special, everyone feels part of the club and that is something we want to celebrate with Together Blue.

"The design of the new 2017/18 home kit proudly includes a nod to both our own and Everton's traditions, while preparing the players, club and its fans for an exciting future. We're pleased to bring this to life using players at the club that represent the idea of Together Blue perfectly."

Everton midfielder Tom Davies added: "I remember sitting in the Gwladys Street as a kid and being in awe of the stadium and the team - and now I'm out on the pitch myself wearing the shirt. The pride all us local lads have playing for Everton can't really be described - but I really feel like I'm representing the fans when I pull on the Blue shirt. I know exactly how privileged I am to be able to put on the Everton shirt."

Designed to aid performance, the 'pique fabric' on the main body of the shirt offers a classic look, comfort and durability for the players while the ergonomically structured mesh in the underarm area helps with breathability.

The white shorts also have a running diamond graphic which features in contrast side panels and the woven fabric offers extra movement and an improved fit. The white performance socks have a comfortable cotton footbed and a contrast blue stripe with the Umbro logo to complete the kit.

The Blues' new home strip is available to pre-order now either online at Everton Direct, or in store at Everton One at Goodison Park or Everton Two in Liverpool One.

The 2017/18 home kit will go on sale on Thursday 8 June both in-store and online and will be available to purchase in men's, women's, junior and infant sizes.