Original England Home Jersey 1988-1989 - M

£168.00
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Size: M

Armpit to Armpit: 48 cm
Shoulder to hem: 65 cm


Condition Details

Mint condition, such a sleek design from the late 80s!

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Product Care
  • Cold Wash, preferably hand wash
  • Turn item inside out
  • Do not iron, steaming prefered
  • Do not bleach
  • No fabric softener
  • Do not tumble dry
Season Information
  • 1988-1989 Home Jersey
  • Players: Gary Lineker, Paul Gascoigne, Ian Wright
  • Brand: Umbro
  • Sponsor: -

England’s Euro 1988 campaign was one of the most disappointing in the nation’s modern football history. Managed by Bobby Robson, the team arrived in West Germany with optimism after a strong qualifying run, but the tournament quickly unravelled. England lost all three group matches, starting with a 1–0 defeat to Ireland after Ray Houghton’s early header. Against the Netherlands, England played well in spells but were undone by Marco van Basten’s hat‑trick in a 3–1 loss. The final match brought another defeat, 3–1 to the USSR, confirming England’s exit without a single point. Despite talented players like Lineker, Barnes, Robson and Beardsley, England struggled tactically, lacked cohesion, and never recovered from the shock of the opening loss. Euro 1988 remains remembered as a low point that intensified pressure on Robson ahead of the 1990 World Cup.