{"product_id":"1986-87-england-2000-s-reedition-shirt","title":"England 1986-87 Umbro Vintage Home Shirt Reissue L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEngland 1986-87 Umbro Shirt – The 2000s reissue of a Three Lions classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1986, \u003cstrong\u003eEngland\u003c\/strong\u003e competed in a \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup in Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e that would make football history for both the wrong and right reasons. This \u003cstrong\u003e1986-87 Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, reissued in the 2000s, perfectly captures that pivotal era when the Three Lions sought to rebuild after the Diego Maradona storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986-87 (2000s reissue)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS, DISCOLORATION – authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1986-87\u003c\/strong\u003e season is one of the most symbolic in the recent history of the English national team. It began in the shadow of the Mexican Mundial, where \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro's England\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced both genius and injustice embodied in one man: Diego Armando Maradona. The Three Lions finished the tournament in the quarter-finals, eliminated by Argentina in a match etched in the memory of global football. It is in this particular context that this \u003cstrong\u003evintage home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e takes on its full historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the following months, England began their qualifiers for \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a generation of ambitious and talented players. \u003cstrong\u003eGary Lineker\u003c\/strong\u003e, Golden Boot winner at the 1986 World Cup, was the face of this team. Around him were names like \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Shilton\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, \u003cstrong\u003eGlenn Hoddle\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, and \u003cstrong\u003eBryan Robson\u003c\/strong\u003e, the captain who was constantly plagued by injuries. A golden, imperfect, human generation – and that's precisely why we love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1986 World Cup in Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the foundational event around which this shirt design makes perfect sense. England reached the quarter-finals, carried by an in-form \u003cstrong\u003eGary Lineker\u003c\/strong\u003e with six goals, before succumbing to an Argentina inspired by an otherworldly Maradona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Hand of God\" – June 22, 1986\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's hard to talk about this shirt without mentioning this absurd and iconic moment. Maradona's hand-ball goal, not whistled by the referee, remains one of the most debated controversies in the history of \u003cstrong\u003einternational football\u003c\/strong\u003e. This shirt from the same era carries the weight of that injustice, despite itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Euro 1988 qualifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1986-87 season saw England battle to qualify for the European Championship in West Germany. Wearing this same \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Three Lions played a series of matches in a tough group, with their sights already set on the future after the emotional upheaval of Mexico.\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;\"\u003eThis shirt is an \u003cstrong\u003eofficial 2000s reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e of the original 1986-87 design, produced by \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a player-worn match-worn item, but a faithful reproduction released for collectors and nostalgic fans who wanted to own a piece of history without going through the rare and expensive original vintage market. These reissues themselves are now over twenty years old, giving them a fascinating intermediate status in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe result is an object that combines the historical accuracy of the original design with the tangible experience of a piece that has circulated, been worn, and traveled. The \u003cstrong\u003epulls and slight discoloration\u003c\/strong\u003e noted in its 7\/10 condition are tangible proof of this. It's not a shirt that came out of its plastic box never having seen the light of day – it's a piece with a real life behind it, and that's precisely what makes it so appealing.\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 shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether originals from the era or early 2000s reissues, follow patterns designed for footballers of the pre-Premier League money era: more fitted cuts, narrower shoulders, and different lengths than what we know today. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro L\u003c\/strong\u003e does not necessarily correspond to a modern L. As a general rule, it is advisable to go up one size from your usual size for pieces from this generation, especially if you are aiming for a casual fit rather than an ultra-tight fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, measure your shoulder width and torso length, then compare with the flat measurements of the shirt if they are available. This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises. Do not hesitate to contact us directly if you want precise measurements – we are here to make sure the shirt fits you, not just to make a sale.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1986-87 England Umbro\u003c\/strong\u003e design is one of the most recognizable in the history of the Three Lions. It is the shirt of the Mexican World Cup, one of the most dramatic and romantic tournaments in World Cup history. To have a faithful reissue of this design in your collection is to own a condensed piece of football history that any serious fan of \u003cstrong\u003eretro shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately understands. And these early 2000s Umbro reissues are themselves increasingly hard to find in good condition – they have aged, dispersed, disappeared in yard sales and cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an honest 7\/10: pulls, slight discoloration, proof that it has lived. But it is there, whole, legible, recognizable. There aren't many in this condition still floating around on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market – most are either in catastrophic condition or hidden in a private collection never to see the light of day again. This is exactly the kind of piece that silently disappears and that you regret not having grabbed when you had the chance.\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 – Shirt 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 a fan of England, 80s football, or simply Umbro in its golden age, this shirt ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angleterre","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976953553171,"sku":"352938","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1986-87-ENGLAND-2000S-REEDITION-SHIRT-L-352938_1.jpg?v=1774776675","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1986-87-england-2000-s-reedition-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}