New Clothes for England and Arsenal

May 16, 2026, 19:31
UKSports

Introduction

England and Arsenal have new football shirts.

Main Body

The England team has a new white shirt for the 2026 World Cup. It costs £89.99. It has red and blue colors. Children can buy a small kit for £54.99. The team will wear it on June 17 against Croatia. Arsenal has a new red shirt from Adidas. It does not have the old patterns. The collar looks like the roof of the Emirates Stadium. This is for the 20th birthday of the stadium. Arsenal will not wear the new shirt yet. They want to win the league first. The first 40,000 shirts have a special card. This card connects to a phone app to see players.

Conclusion

England is ready for the World Cup and Arsenal celebrates its stadium.

Learning

👕 Talking about 'Things' (Possession & Description)

In this text, we see how to describe a product using Has and Is.

1. Using 'HAS' for features We use has when something possesses a part or a color.

  • The shirt →\rightarrow has →\rightarrow red and blue colors.
  • The team →\rightarrow has →\rightarrow a new white shirt.

2. Using 'IS' for identity/price We use is to say what something is or how much it costs.

  • It →\rightarrow is →\rightarrow £89.99.
  • This →\rightarrow is →\rightarrow for the 20th birthday.

Quick Comparison:

  • Has = It owns it (The shirt has a collar).
  • Is = It equals this (The shirt is red).

Vocabulary focus:

  • Kit: A set of clothes for a sport.
  • League: A group of teams playing for a trophy.

Vocabulary Learning

England (n.)
A country that is part of the United Kingdom
Example:England is famous for its football teams.
Arsenal (n.)
A football club that plays in the English Premier League
Example:Arsenal won the league title last season.
new (adj.)
Recently made or introduced
Example:She bought a new phone yesterday.
shirt (n.)
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example:He wore a red shirt to the match.
team (n.)
A group of people playing a sport together
Example:The team practiced every day.
white (adj.)
The color of snow or milk
Example:The new shirt is white.
red (adj.)
The color of blood or a stop sign
Example:The team’s shirt is red.
blue (adj.)
The color of the sky on a clear day
Example:The shirt also has blue stripes.
children (n.)
Young people who are not yet adults
Example:Children love to play football.
buy (v.)
To purchase something with money
Example:They can buy a small kit for £54.99.
small (adj.)
Not large in size
Example:He wore a small shirt for the game.
kit (n.)
A set of clothes and equipment for a sport
Example:The kit includes a shirt, shorts, and socks.
June (n.)
The sixth month of the year
Example:The match will be played on June 17.
against (prep.)
Opposing or facing someone
Example:They will play against Croatia.
Croatia (n.)
A country in Europe
Example:Croatia is a strong football team.
Adidas (n.)
A sportswear company that makes shirts and shoes
Example:Arsenal’s new shirt is made by Adidas.
old (adj.)
Having existed for a long time
Example:The old patterns were removed from the shirt.
patterns (n.)
Repeated designs or shapes
Example:The new shirt has no old patterns.
collar (n.)
The part of a shirt that goes around the neck
Example:The collar looks like the roof of the stadium.
roof (n.)
The top covering of a building
Example:The roof of the Emirates Stadium is famous.
stadium (n.)
A large sports arena where games are played
Example:The Emirates Stadium is the home ground of Arsenal.
birthday (n.)
The anniversary of a person’s birth
Example:The new shirt was made for the stadium’s 20th birthday.
wear (v.)
To have clothing on the body
Example:They will not wear the new shirt yet.
win (v.)
To be successful in a competition
Example:They want to win the league first.
league (n.)
A group of teams that play against each other
Example:The Premier League is the top football league in England.
special (adj.)
Different or unique from usual
Example:The first 40,000 shirts have a special card.
card (n.)
A small piece of paper or plastic used for identification
Example:The card connects to a phone app.
phone (n.)
A small electronic device used for calling
Example:The card works with a phone app.
app (n.)
A small software program for a phone
Example:The app shows player information.
players (n.)
People who play a sport
Example:The app lets you see the players.
ready (adj.)
Prepared to do something
Example:England is ready for the World Cup.
celebrates (v.)
To show joy or honor for an event
Example:Arsenal celebrates its stadium’s anniversary.