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This 1981–83 England away shirt by Admiral is a masterclass in visual balance and bold retro flair. Mirroring the home jersey’s striking horizontal chest banding, this away version utilizes a rich red base contrasted by navy and white striping across the upper chest. The placement and proportion of the colored bands create a strong visual identity while retaining simplicity. The clean V-neck trim and minimal paneling contribute to a sharp silhouette, ideal for both stadium atmosphere and casual retro styling.

 

Interestingly, two distinct versions of this shirt existed—the second distinguished by a thicker white stripe housing a thinner blue line. This subtle evolution in design reflects Admiral’s experimental approach during this era.

 

From a cultural standpoint, the shirt embodies early '80s English football aesthetic—bold, unapologetic, and deeply nationalistic in tone. Its use during England’s 3–1 win over France in the 1982 World Cup finals cements it as a design loaded with heritage and nostalgia.

 

FIFA 1982 World Cup Squad

No…

Player

Club

1

Ray Clemence

Tottenham Hotspur

2

Viv Anderson

Nottingham Forest

3

Trevor Brooking

West Ham United

4

Terry Butcher

Ipswich Town

5

Steve Coppell

Manchester United

6

Steve Foster

Brighton & Hove Albion

7

Kevin Keegan (c)

Southampton

8

Trevor Francis

Manchester City

9

Glenn Hoddle

Tottenham Hotspur

10

Terry McDermott

Liverpool

11

Paul Mariner

Ipswich Town

12

Mick Mills

Ipswich Town

13

Joe Corrigan

Manchester City

14

Phil Neal

Liverpool

15

Graham Rix

Arsenal

16

Bryan Robson

Manchester United

17

Kenny Sansom

Arsenal

18

Phil Thompson

Liverpool

19

Ray Wilkins

Manchester United

20

Peter Withe

Aston Villa

21

Tony Woodcock

1. FC Köln

22

Peter Shilton

Nottingham Forest

England 1981-83 Away Jersey

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  • Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)

    Size

    Chest (in)

    Length (in)

    Rec. Height (ft/in)

    Rec. Weight (lb)

    S

    39

    28

    65–67

    121–132

    M

    41

    28

    67–69

    132–154

    L

    43

    29

    69–71

    154–176

    XL

    44

    30

    71–75

    176–198

    XXL

    46

    31

    75–79

    198–220

    Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.

     

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  • WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

    • DO NOT use fabric softener

    • Do not bleach

    • Do not tumble dry

    • Do not dry clean

    • Touch up with cool iron

    • Machine wash warm

    • Wash and iron inside out

    • Remove immediately

    • LINE DRY

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