The Youth England 1996 Away Retro Football Kit recreates one of the most distinctive shirts from the unforgettable EURO ’96 era. Playing on home soil under Terry Venables, England topped their group after memorable victories over Scotland and the Netherlands before defeating Spain on penalties to reach the semi-finals. Their run eventually ended against Germany at Wembley following a dramatic 1–1 draw and penalty shoot-out.
The tournament produced some of the defining moments of 1990s English football. Alan Shearer finished as EURO ’96’s leading scorer with five goals, Paul Gascoigne produced his unforgettable goal against Scotland, and Teddy Sheringham starred alongside Shearer in the famous 4–1 victory over the Netherlands. Shearer also scored England’s goal against Germany in the semi-final while wearing this away design.
The kit is instantly recognisable for its unusual grey colour scheme, a striking departure from England’s traditional white home and red away colours. Subtle tonal horizontal striping adds depth across the shirt, while the traditional buttoned collar and contrasting details create the unmistakable oversized styling associated with mid-1990s football. Forever linked with England’s dramatic EURO ’96 semi-final against Germany at Wembley, the grey away design remains one of the most distinctive England kits of the decade.
Material: Breathable Polyester
Note: Retro Two-Piece Football Set (Top + Shorts)
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Youth England 1996 Away Kit
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Size Guidance (Kid’s kit)
Size Shirt Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec.Age (Year) 16 16.9 37.4 – 41.3 2-3 18 18.5 41.3 – 45.3 4-5 20 19.7 45.3 – 49.2 6-7 22 20.9 49.2 – 53.1 7-8 24 22.1 53.1 – 57.1 8-9 26 22.8 57.1 – 61.1 10-11 28 24.1 61.1 – 65.1 12-13 Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing Position Recommendation SHEARER 9 Striker Best Printing Choice. EURO ’96 Golden Boot winner with five goals, including England’s goal against Germany while wearing this grey away shirt in the semi-final. GASCOIGNE 8 Midfielder The most iconic personality of England’s EURO ’96 side and one of the strongest choices for pure 1990s nostalgia and collector recognition. SHERINGHAM 10 Forward A key member of England’s famous attacking partnership and scorer of two goals in the unforgettable 4–1 victory over the Netherlands. MCMANAMAN 17 Winger An exciting and highly recognisable member of Venables’ side who featured prominently throughout the tournament. SOUTHGATE 6 Defender A historically significant alternative, forever associated with the dramatic EURO ’96 semi-final penalty shoot-out against Germany. Best Printing Choice: SHEARER 9
Second Choice: GASCOIGNE 8
We recommend SHEARER 9 as the standout printing choice for the Youth England 1996 Away Retro Football Kit. Alan Shearer was the leading scorer at EURO ’96 with five goals and played a defining role in England’s memorable run to the semi-finals. His connection to this particular away shirt is especially strong, having scored England’s opening goal against Germany at Wembley while wearing the famous grey kit in the semi-final.
Our second recommendation is GASCOIGNE 8. Paul Gascoigne became one of the defining personalities of England’s EURO ’96 campaign, with his unforgettable goal against Scotland and performances throughout the tournament making him synonymous with the era. For supporters looking for the ultimate 1990s England nostalgia choice, GASCOIGNE 8 is particularly difficult to beat.
