England 2006/07 Training kit Medium

Condition: ★★★★★ 

The England 2006 World Cup training kit by Umbro, size medium, is made from lightweight, breathable polyester that ensures comfort and freedom of movement during training. The iconic Umbro logo is embroidered on the right chest, paired with the Three Lions crest on the left. In excellent condition.

England's 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign in Germany was filled with hope and expectation but ultimately ended in disappointment. Managed by Sven-Göran Eriksson, England had a talented squad, including some of the top players in the world, but were eliminated in the quarterfinals. Here’s a breakdown of their journey:

Squad and Key Players

England's squad for the 2006 World Cup was considered one of the strongest in years. Some of the key players included:

• David Beckham (Captain) – Played as a right midfielder, Beckham was known for his pinpoint crosses and free kicks.
• Wayne Rooney – The young, energetic forward was seen as one of the most exciting prospects at the time.
• Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard – Both world-class central midfielders, known for their goal-scoring abilities and passing.
• John Terry and Rio Ferdinand – A strong defensive pairing, among the best centre-backs in world football.
• Michael Owen – Experienced striker, though his tournament was cut short due to injury.

Group Stage Matches

England were drawn into Group B alongside Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and Sweden. Here's how they performed:

1. England 1–0 Paraguay

   • Date: June 10, 2006
   • Venue: Frankfurt
   • England got off to a solid start, with a 1-0 win courtesy of an early own goal by Paraguay’s captain Carlos Gamarra after a David Beckham free-kick.

2. England 2–0 Trinidad and Tobago

   • Date: June 15, 2006
   • Venue: Nuremberg
   • England struggled to break down a resolute Trinidad and Tobago side but eventually secured a 2-0 victory with late goals from Peter Crouch and Steven Gerrard.

3. England 2–2 Sweden

   • Date: June 20, 2006
   • Venue: Cologne
   • England drew 2-2 with Sweden, with goals from Joe Cole and Steven Gerrard. However, Michael Owen suffered a serious knee injury that ruled him out for the rest of the tournament.

England finished top of the group with 7 points and advanced to the knockout stage.

Round of 16

• England 1–0 Ecuador

Quarterfinal: England vs. Portugal

• Portugal 0–0 England (Portugal won 3–1 on penalties)
  • Date: July 1, 2006
  • Venue: Gelsenkirchen
  • This match is infamous for the red card shown to Wayne Rooney for stamping on Ricardo Carvalho in the second half. Despite being reduced to 10 men, England held Portugal to a 0-0 draw after extra time. However, in the penalty shootout, England’s poor record in spot-kicks continued. Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, and Jamie Carragher missed their penalties, and Portugal advanced to the semifinals.