Germany set to wear women’s national kit for Nations League clash against England

GERMANY will wear the kit of their women's national team for the highly-anticipated clash with England tonight.

The kit, created by Adidas, was released a few months ago in preparation for the upcoming Women's Euro 2022.

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But the German FA has now announced that the men's team will wear it for their remaining Nations League fixtures.

The initiative has been put in place to promote the Women's Euros, which will take place from July 6 to July 31.

Belgium and Spain will also take part to promote their respective national teams.

Fans have taken to Twitter to react to the announcement, with one person saying: "Such a wonderful idea!

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"The Women’s game has developed massively in recent years and this summer’s Women’s Euros will hopefully be a culmination and celebration of the sport’s progress.

"It would be great to see the men’s team show their support with the same gesture this evening."

Thousands of fans will be able to see the strip for the first time as the Germans take to the Allianz Arena to face the Three Lions.

Hansi Flick's side earned a point from their opening game against Italy at the weekend after Joshua Kimmich cancelled out Lorenzo Pellegrini's opening goal.

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Meanwhile, England are looking to bounce back from their shock 1-0 defeat to Hungary.