{"product_id":"1984-87-england-shirt","title":"England Umbro 1984-1987 vintage jersey Boys XS collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEngland Umbro 1984-1987 Jersey — The Three Lions era before Mexico 86\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1984 and 1987, England went through a pivotal period in its footballing history: the preparation for and participation in the \u003cstrong\u003e1986 World Cup in Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e, with this \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Umbro jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e as its direct witness. A piece made for a kid of that era — size XS \/ Boys — who might have watched Bryan Robson and his teammates on TV, dreaming of wearing these colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984-1987\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e England (national team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS \/ Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY WORN PRINTS, WRITING ON THE TAG — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, slightly faded flocking and inscription on the tag, consistent with 40 years of existence\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe mid-80s was a particularly intense period for \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Domestically, English clubs dominated Europe — until the Heysel tragedy in 1985 and the subsequent European ban. The national team, meanwhile, rebuilt itself around a new project under the leadership of \u003cstrong\u003eBobby Robson\u003c\/strong\u003e, who took the reins of the Three Lions in 1982 and would lead them to the quarter-finals of the Mexican World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible Umbro jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e exactly covers the period of preparation for and participation in the \u003cstrong\u003e1986 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's the jersey of the \u003cstrong\u003eBryan Robson\u003c\/strong\u003e generation, iconic captain, but also of \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Shilton\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, \u003cstrong\u003eGary Lineker\u003c\/strong\u003e on the rise, and \u003cstrong\u003eGlenn Hoddle\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield. A team with character, full of talent, supported by an entire country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for Mexico 86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland qualified for the \u003cstrong\u003e1986 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e after a flawless qualifying campaign. Bobby Robson built a solid, coherent team capable of competing with the best nations in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Lineker, Golden Boot in Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Lineker\u003c\/strong\u003e finished as the tournament's top scorer with six goals, winning the \u003cstrong\u003e1986 World Cup Golden Boot\u003c\/strong\u003e. An extraordinary individual performance that propelled the Leicester and then Everton striker to national legend status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe quarter-final against Argentina — The Hand of God\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003equarter-final against Argentina\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 1986 World Cup remains one of the most talked-about matches in world football history. \u003cstrong\u003eDiego Maradona\u003c\/strong\u003e scored his two legendary goals — the hand, then the goal of the century — and England lost, leaving a wound that took decades to heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a reproduction manufactured two years ago. It is a textile object that actually existed at that time, made with the techniques and materials of the era, sold in shops or sports departments in the 80s. The stitching, labels, cut, everything speaks of another era of \u003cstrong\u003ecollector football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e: the flocking shows slight natural wear — that's the life of a forty-year-old garment, not a prohibitive defect. The inscription on the inner label also testifies to a jersey that belonged to someone, that had a history before arriving here. This is exactly what makes it \u003cstrong\u003ealive\u003c\/strong\u003e in the eyes of a true collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 80s sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not work like current sizes. An XS or Boys from that era corresponds to a very fitted cut, designed for a child or a slim teenager. Umbro jerseys from this generation are cut short and tight — very far from the loose or oversized fits seen today on modern retro jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, get out your tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual dimensions of the jersey indicated in the product sheet. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Boys XS jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one can suit a child, a very slender adult, or someone looking to frame or display it — wearing it is not necessarily the point for a collector's item of this rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eEngland Umbro 1984-1987 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in a children's size is a piece you don't come across every day on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Adult jerseys from this period are already rare; Boys' versions are even rarer, simply because they were worn, used, lost. One that survives in this condition after forty years is a true survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e rating, it falls into the category of pieces that can still be proudly displayed in a display case, frame, or organized collection. The slight wear of the flocking does not detract from its readability or authenticity — quite the opposite. There aren't many in this condition after almost forty years of existence. It's the kind of jersey you buy once and don't resell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/England_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEngland — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're building a serious collection around \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football\u003c\/strong\u003e or the 80s Umbro era, this piece ticks all the boxes — iconic period, historical kit manufacturer, solid condition. It's up to you to decide if you're willing to pass it up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angleterre","offers":[{"title":"XS. BOYS","offer_id":53976951718163,"sku":"280329","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1984-87-ENGLAND-SHIRT-XS-BOYS-280329_5.png?v=1774776672","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1984-87-england-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}