'It's very Bond': Fashion experts on the England squad's off-pitch look
What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.
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"You've got your smart casual, very Tom Ford, very Bond look – it's relaxed, it's incredibly wearable, it's aspirational."
— Alex Longmore , Celebrity
"designed with players in mind, but more importantly to push the narrative of individuality and style."
— Marian Kwei , Celebrity
"It's showing their confidence, they're successful – quite discerning with the styling."
— Carolyn Mair , Academic
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What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.
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