The new kit retains the classic colour combination of white shirts, white shorts and midnight blue socks, and manufacturers Canterbury say that it contains the heritage and traditions of England Rugby dating back to 1871, with a modern design aesthetic.

Canterbury has introduced midnight blue detailing at the cuffs, with the iconic England rose on the chest completing a patriotic red, white and blue colour combination synonymous with England Rugby, and the new kit will get its first outing during the upcoming QBE International series next month which sees England take on Australia, Argentina and reigning Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand at Twickenham, before next year's Six Nations Championship.

"Putting on an England shirt is a huge source of pride for the players and the white shirt is a critical part of England's identity as well as our history and heritage," said England head coach Stuart Lancaster.

"We want everyone to feel part of this England side, to feel a sense of connection and pride in the team and to inspire more people to play and watch rugby."

The Test edition of the shirt is produced using Canterbury's high performance fabric which aims delivers optimum strength and moisture management, for a lightweight and comfortable feel, while other features include the Canterbury signature loop 21 neckline and triple-bar tacks that are configured to increase the strength of the shirt at the usual vulnerable areas, and a ball-deadening grip area that is arranged on the shirt as a series of tone-on-tone hooped stripes.

Marland Yarde is one of the players in Lancaster's squad who will be hoping to get the chance to don the new kit when England take on the world's best in November and he can't wait for the challenge.

England winger Marlon Yarde meets with pupils from the Bruntcliffe School in Leeds at the official launch of England's new home kit