'Tis the season for Gareth Southgate in a knitted polo, lukewarm lager in plastic glasses and Kylian Mbappé breaking English hearts for fun. At least, Percival x Champion seems to think so. Joining powers once more, this powerhouse loungewear duo eschews its previous sources of inspiration (critters, pigeons, mystical motifs) in favour of our current obsession with all things footie-related.

Should you be in search of a fresh Boxpark ‘fit, this ’70s-imbued collection is worth digging into – especially if you've suddenly felt the urge to grow out your hair in tribute to the likes of Keegan, Best, and Daglish. Available in an array of primary colours, this collection references not only the shades commonly used on football kits, but the sport's essence of joie de vivre. Well, until a penalty shootout looms into dreaded view.

Of his designs, Percival co-founder and head designer Chris Gove says, “Champion has rich vintage sports heritage, we looked back to the Roy of the Rovers , pre-Premier League aesthetic of players eating pies at half-time (and maybe having a pint). I just wanted to open a window into the footballing era defined by the graphics, illustrations and silhouettes that defined footy before it got 'tech'.” Percival Percival Percival Percival A return to the basics of the beautiful game, albeit through the medium of embroidery and graphic prints, is exactly what this collection is all about.

So forget about the horrors of VAR, Percival x Champion is an i.