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People are labelling the price of the new England kits an ‘absolute joke’Danny Jones

The new England home and away kits have finally dropped ahead of Euro 2024 and although they’ve gone down as ‘instant classics’ amongst many fans, the one thing people can’t stop talking about is the price.

As mentioned, most England supporters and kit enthusiasts seem to be pretty happy with the two new designs — the home kit featuring a new thick dark blue collar and trims, as well as an eye-catching purple, textured look for the away kit — the story seems to be the same as last time around.

They’re just too bloody expensive.

Don’t just take our word for it; you only need to hop on social media to see the countless people complaining that what is essentially a templated Nike jersey being minorly tweaked across many different national teams is simply not worth how much you’ll have to fork out.

Yes, that’s right, a replica England shirt will set you back £84.99 and the authentic ‘Dri-FIT Adv’ versions that the players wear are being sold at a whopping £124.99. Crikey.

As for children’s sizes, a home or away shirt will still cost £64.99; mini-kits for toddlers and younger are still £54.99 and even just a pair of kid’s shorts are £32.99.

Several commenters quipped along the lines of, “the people’s game” and, “You can get twelve loaves of bread at Waitrose for the money these shirts cost!”, others were much more upset in their reaction.

Another wrote: “The price of these kits is a disgrace. With a cost of living crisis currently going on. How do we find £85 for a replica? They should be lowered in a gesture of goodwill to your loyal support.”

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Once again, there seem to be few moans about the new kits themselves but there seems to be an almost universal cry of ‘what a rip-off!’ from England supporters.

Moreover, many online are already calling for Three Lions fans to boycott Nike over their “outrageous” price point — and not just when it comes to these kits but club jerseys in general of the past few years too.

Are you willing to pay this much for an England shirt and, if not, what price do you think they should be sold for?

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Man United starlet Kobbie Mainoo earns first senior England call-up following ‘immense’ derby day performanceDanny Jones

Rising Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has received his first senior call-up to the England squad following his outstanding breakthrough season and what many hailed as an incredible performance in the derby against Liverpool.

The Stockport-born midfielder has been one of Man United’s brightest sparks this season, looking like an extremely talented player with maturity and intelligence beyond his years on numerous occasions, as well as scoring an impressive winning goal in their 4-3 away against Wolves earlier in the year.

Mainoo also played a key role in the Red Devils‘ latest win by the same scoreline over their historic rivals, with Erik ten Hag’s side delivering a vintage FA Cup fixture to progress to the semi-finals following a dramatic 120 minutes at Old Trafford.

With the youngster’s showing in the first half in particular described as “immense” by the likes of Ian Wright and other pundits — many of whom had already agreed he “has to be in the next England squad” — they’ve now got their wish.

Still only 18, he joins the likes of Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney and his new international teammate Jude Bellingham as amongst some of the youngest players to ever be called up for the national squad, with the Real Madrid star now looking like he might play in a midfield three alongside Rice and Mainoo.

Reacting to the news on his Instagram, Mainoo simply wrote, “It’s an honour to receive my first senior call-up”, with countless fellow pros, pundits and fans congratulating him on the achievement.

As for his club, United kept things even shorter by adding, “So, so deserved” and Red or not, we’d guess there can’t be too many supporters that aren’t excited to see him in an England shirt — we certainly are.

The bump up to the big leagues also comes just four days after he was initially named in the Three Lions’ U21s squad prior to his derby day display. Safe to say it’s been a whirlwind few days for the local lad.

With England’s kits for the Euros this summer having just been dropped too, we’re starting to get very excited now. It’s coming home.

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