Euro 2016: How do the new kits measure up?
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Amongst all the hype in the build up to a major tournament comes the bi-annual fascination over each team’s newest kits, and this summer is proving to be no different.
And with this year’s event in France seeing an extra eight teams join the fold, that means a whole host of new designs for us to salivate over or recoil away from in horror.
With everybody from tournament debutants Albania and Iceland to seasoned veterans Italy and Germany, there’s a huge range of new strips to wear with pride.
We’ve picked a few of this summer’s outfits which have caused quite a stir…
England
The Three Lions revealed a sleek white home number with some toned shoulder lining, with the away kit featuring red shirt and shorts but blue socks.
A quick look at the comments suggest the home kit might not be a big seller this summer…
OFFICIAL: England’s home and away kit for EURO 2016 has been revealed. pic.twitter.com/WMekNSMYZC
— FourFourTweet (@FourFourTweet) March 17, 2016
@FourFourTweet what a disgusting kit! Worst England shirt ever
— Paul Margetts (@PaulMargetts) March 17, 2016
Wales
Ahead of the Red Dragon’s Euro bow, Wales revealed in the autumn they’ll be sporting a very trim and traditional home shirt.
Gone are the thin white vertical stripes down the front and green stripes across the shoulders are now white, leaving a smart, crisp and brilliantly red entry instead.
Here it is, the official #Wales home kit for #EURO2016! Pre order here: https://t.co/U223QB2ziD #NewWalesKit pic.twitter.com/otEFxKJxsR
— FAWales (@FAWales) November 11, 2015
Northern Ireland
The Green and White Army will be joining Wales in making their European Championship debut, but their home kit – featuring a strong dose of blue – hasn’t gone down well with fans.
Get yer kit on! Euro 2016 kits – see how Northern Ireland stacks up https://t.co/G57T4uzXlt pic.twitter.com/YfFWyt1OuH
— ChilliDrive (@ChilliDrive) March 18, 2016
Not keen on the #EURO2016 Northern Ireland kit. Think I’ll be wearing an older shirt
— Paul Ponting (@PaulPonting) March 11, 2016
Republic of Ireland
Martin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland are keeping things pretty traditional with their jersey as they bid to make amends for a winless tournament four years ago.
The 2016/17 Ireland Home Kit is now ON SALE. Get EXCLUSIVE badges, details & names at https://t.co/6KE6t8keTS! pic.twitter.com/dDfMhNZ9oc
— FAIreland (@FAIreland) March 10, 2016
France
As hosts Les Blues needed to look sharp, and by all accounts they’ll do just that with this home and away duo.
Nike have released France’s home and away kit for EURO 2016. Smart. pic.twitter.com/CDgaWehDOJ
— FourFourTweet (@FourFourTweet) March 17, 2016
Croatia
Always worth keeping an eye out for a notable entry and Croatia won’t be disappointing with this effort.
Croatia Home & Away kit for Euro 2016. #Modric #Kovacic pic.twitter.com/OcsBhYqmXh
— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome) March 16, 2016
Spain
It may look like a 1993 Division 3 strip, but they say time is a healer and Spain’s retro-looking away number is proving very popular.
Whoever gets me this EURO 2016 Spain Away Kit will get unlimited back/neck massages. pic.twitter.com/cT3CfDf4se
— JΛY BUCKS (@TheMasterBucks) February 26, 2016
As for the home effort, it’s all very, err, 1998.
Footy Headlines | Spain’s Euro 2016 Home kit. #Ramos #Isco #Carvajal #Nacho pic.twitter.com/jgg5hO5caw
— RMadridFact (@RMadridFact) March 14, 2016
Sweden
With what could be Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s final international tournament, Sweden needed to step it up.
They’ve certainly come up trumps with a tidy yet unmissible home number, while some may fancy the away effort for a new pair of pyjamas…
Zlatan and crew in the new 2016 Sweden kit from @adidassoccer >> https://t.co/eFNS5Bml4x pic.twitter.com/rMOEEFoFQI
— SOCCER.COM (@soccerdotcom) November 6, 2015
Sweden. Euro 2016 Kit pic.twitter.com/79LvttnamM
— SportsBanter (@_sportsbanter) February 26, 2016
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