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Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.

 

The England 1980–83 Home Jersey by Admiral marks a bold and unconventional chapter in kit design history. Breaking away from the minimalist aesthetics of the 1970s, this shirt introduced broad, colorful chest panels in navy and red, asserting a visually striking identity rarely seen in national team kits of the time.

 

The use of horizontal striping across the upper torso, integrated into the V-neck collar design, established a distinctive graphic language that was both patriotic and assertive. The asymmetric balance between the clean white base and the vivid shoulder block injects personality while still respecting the national palette.

 

Subtle detailing like the thin red and navy sleeve piping and the retro Admiral logo placement elevate the shirt from mere uniform to iconic design. At the time, the kit’s departure from conservative traditions drew mixed reactions, but its boldness has since earned it cult status among collectors and design aficionados.

 

Its historical context—worn in the 1980 Euro victory over Spain and often without branding due to licensing issues—only enhances its mystique and retro authenticity.

 

England 1980-83 Home 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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  • FIFA World Cup squad

    1982 FIFA World Cup squad

    No. Pos. Player Club
    1 GK Ray Clemence Tottenham Hotspur
    2 DF Viv Anderson Nottingham Forest
    3 MF Trevor Brooking West Ham United
    4 DF Terry Butcher Ipswich Town
    5 MF Steve Coppell Manchester United
    6 DF Steve Foster Brighton & Hove Albion
    7 FW Kevin Keegan (c) Southampton
    8 FW Trevor Francis Manchester City
    9 MF Glenn Hoddle Tottenham Hotspur
    10 MF Terry McDermott Liverpool
    11 FW Paul Mariner Ipswich Town
    12 DF Mick Mills Ipswich Town
    13 GK Joe Corrigan Manchester City
    14 DF Phil Neal Liverpool
    15 MF Graham Rix Arsenal
    16 MF Bryan Robson Manchester United
    17 DF Kenny Sansom Arsenal
    18 DF Phil Thompson Liverpool
    19 MF Ray Wilkins Manchester United
    20 FW Peter Withe Aston Villa
    21 FW Tony Woodcock 1. FC Köln
    22 GK Peter Shilton Nottingham Forest

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