The new 2013 Nike England kit was unveiled today and is available here
We reported earlier that the new kit would be debuted versus San Marino, after Umbro announced that the defeat of Brazil would be the last appearance for the double diamond. This proved to be inaccurate, with Umbro continuing for two more matches, and now the Nike shirt will take to the field for the first time in the friendly versus Republic of Ireland next Wednesday.
The new shirt appears to be as slim cut as anything Nike have released previously and otherwise has a very simple design, with the contrast round-neck collar and gold FA anniversary details the only significant focal points. The subsequent Home kit - likely to be launched shortly before next year's World Cup and worn, qualification allowing, at the Brazil tournament - may well be where Nike leave a more significant stamp.
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The iconic three lions crest was prominently featured in dark blue on the team's first kit, and once again, the crest is the proud focus - now with a gold border, a gold star above it signifying England's World Cup win, and a gold ribbon graphic below inscribed with "150 years" and the dates 1863 and 2013, marking the Football Association's anniversary.
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The blue on the new kit is the same dark blue colour that featured on England's first kit. Embodying the clean lines and understated style of the best of English fashion, the white shirt features a dark blue classic crew neck collar, while two side vents on the hem of the shirt subtly feature the St George's cross. The shorts are entirely dark blue and the socks are white with a thin dark blue band at the top.
The new England Home Kit 2013 by Nike is available here
