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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Lionesses switch to blue shorts for Women’s World Cup after players voice period concerns

England/Nike

The Lionesses will wear blue shorts at the Women’s World Cup this summer after players voiced concerns over the impracticalities of wearing white shorts when they are on their period.

England wore all-white as they won the European Championships on home soil last year but Nike have unveiled significant changes to the kit’s design for the World Cup. The home kit features dark blue shorts, mirroring the trim on the white shirt, while the away kit is based around a lighter blue shade with patterned design.

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