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Retro England football kits worth up to £246 on eBay – is yours worth a mint?

ENGLAND shirts at the ready.

When the Euros 2020 kick off on Friday fans across the UK will be pulling their old shirts out of retirement to cheer on the lads.

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Vintage England football shirts from the Euros can sell for hundreds online

But while a Nike England shirt from this year's kit will set you back £70, it's shirts from previous Euros that could be worth up to £246.

Vintage and authentic football shirts can sell for thousands of pounds online to a collector, as fans scramble to get their hands on memorabilia.

The team, tournament, player number and outcome of the game, can all affect the value of the shirt too.

If you have a genuine shirt signed by a player, or if the player wore it during the match, then you could see the price soar into the thousands.

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Sporting Memorabilia: What you need to look out for

HERE are some tips from Chris Williams from specialist auction house Sportingold on what you need to know about buying and selling memorabilia.

Rarity is key - Replica shirts which anyone can buy won't tempt buyers, even if they are signed by a current squadThe item has to be unique in some way, and connected to either a player or the club.

Be careful of signatures - Autographs can be a big problem for buyers for a couple of reasons - most modern signatures are just a squiggle and how do you even know the sporting star actually did sign the item?

Don't think you'll make money on items bought at a charity auction - Many amatuer sellers are dissapointed when they try and sell-on an item they bought at a charity auction - a signed current shirt for example - and find it's not worth anything like they've paid for it.

Go to an specialist seller instead of selling online - If you're buying online you won't know that what you're getting is authentic. With a specialist auction house you should know the item is genuine while if you're a seller, they can help value the item properly.

Collectors from around the world will also often watch auctions online, so you can get your item in front of as big as audience as possible.

And like many other secondhand sells, shirts in the best condition are likely to sell for more.

But buyers should beware that there are plenty of scammers out there hoping to trick you into parting with your cash for a fake.

Look out for replicas and be wary of signed shirts that don't come with a certificate of authenticity.

We've taken a look at the most valuable vintage England shirts from the Euros over the years - and how to spot if you have one at home.

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