Results not kit is only concern for Northern Ireland's Steven Davis

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis says being part of the Euro 2016 finals is more important to the team than the strip they will wear.

The new kit which will be worn for the first time in France next summer has been met with a less than favourable response from a number of supporters who have launched an online petition to have it changed.

More than 6,000 fans have already signed up claiming they are unhappy that a navy blue stripe and similarly coloured sleeves have been included on the traditional green strip.

Despite that, the Irish Football Association is reporting record pre-sales for the shirt, ahead of Northern Ireland's first appearance at the Championships.

Southampton midfielder Davis, whose two goals helped Northern Ireland beat Greece to secure qualification for the finals, said: "I don't think it's going to be top priority.

"The kit is not really in the back of our minds to be honest. The main thing for the players is to make sure we're on that plane when it takes off for France."

In contrast, a new away kit unveiled on Thursday, of predominantly white with a green stripe was greeted well by supporters.

Michael O'Neill's side are currently preparing to face Latvia on Friday at Windsor Park, the scene of that historic night just a month ago. It concluded a stunning qualifying campaign, where they finished top of Group F.

And Davis is looking for the team to continue their good form in the build up to France 2016, saying: "These games are important in our preparation.

"We've talked many times before about momentum in football and we want to keep hitting the standards we set. One thing that's definitely improved in the squad over the last campaign is the intensity in training.

"The competition for places is getting stronger and that will continue to be the case, because people are going to be desperate to go to the Euros."