Northern Ireland’s Euro 2016 kit bears striking resemblance to Ireland cricket shirt

Northern Ireland fans might be a little less excited to see their team at Euro 2016 after this.

The Irish FA released their first tournament kit in 30 years on Monday by posting an image of the new gear on Twitter, asking fans for their opinions. https://twitter.com/OfficialIrishFA/status/663681565025783816 But instead of the fanfare they were expecting, they have received a string of negative replies. Fans aren't happy with the design, which features a strange blue line across the chest - making it look more like a training top than an actual kit. https://twitter.com/cmadams18/status/663682265701081088 https://twitter.com/Will_Belfast/status/663683578392350720 https://twitter.com/David_Cully/status/663685915458600960 https://twitter.com/StuartOHara83/status/663684834540306432 https://twitter.com/costley111/status/663687955605807105 https://twitter.com/philipslattery/status/663689388153552896 https://twitter.com/scullionoflarne/status/663685038064705540 https://twitter.com/philm_88/status/663693655790755840 However we at SportsJOE believe is has been inspired by some of the Ireland cricket team's recent efforts. Considering their giant-killing endeavours at recent major tournaments the omens could be worse. As long as they forego the trousers it should be alright.