With the anticipation regarding the release of the new England Away Kit, I thought I would post the 1996-97 Away Kit that the Three Lions donned on the pitch back in the day. Just a little change of pace.

This kit was not like any kit you have seen England wear today, aside from the manufacturer, Umbro, and the Three Lions badge. Aside from those two traits this is a kit that is like nothing you will see them wear, hopefully ever again. I did not like this particular kit because of the color. Grey is extremely drab and depressing, not a good look for argueably one of the best teams in the world…though they did not prove it under Mclaren (but that’s another post). What I do like about the kit is the different greys on it. It’s not just one depressing grey…it’s two depressing greys, but it still makes a nice contrast. The collar adds a nice touch as it is clean and pressed to the shirt, would not mind seeing this come back a little bit with the new kit. And of course the badge is centered directly in the middle of the shirt, where it would be for years to come. Overall not too bad of a kit, not Umbro’s best work, but consider the time it was released. Overall I think it is no better than 3 stars.

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