
Why Footballers Hike Up Their Shorts: The Story Behind Declan Rice’s Gesture
A look at the motivations, history and cultural impact of players pulling up their shorts during matches, sparked by Declan Rice's recent action.
Jul 3, 2026
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A look at the motivations, history and cultural impact of players pulling up their shorts during matches, sparked by Declan Rice's recent action.

A once‑obscure England third shirt, worn only once in 1991, has become a symbol of a bygone era, linking the Italia '90 World Cup, a New Order music video, and today's collector market.

Rob Warner reflects on a career that turned comic‑book sketches into World Cup kits for Italy, Cameroon and Usain Bolt, while charting his personal design passions