England U21 Home Shirt 2007 – Matt Derbyshire – No. 19 – Player Issued – Umbro – U-21 European Championship

Matt Derbyshire's Player Issued Jersey: England U21 vs Italy U21 at Euro 2007

The first official England Under-21 jersey for the 2007 season in Player Issued version is a rare and historically valuable relic, prepared for the European Under-21 Championship match against Italy played on June 14, 2007, at the GelreDome in Arnhem, Netherlands. Made in China by technical sponsor Umbro, it features the classic white design with a V-neck collar, red and blue trim on the shoulders, and the embroidered Three Lions crest on the chest with a golden star. The front features the match personalization with the inscription England U21 v Italy U21 – 14·06·2007. The sleeves bear the official UEFA European Under-21 Championship patch and the UEFA Fair Play patch. The back is personalized with the Derbyshire nameset and the number 19 in the official print of the era. A size M item in Excellent condition, with vivid colors and perfectly intact fabrics.

The Player: Matt Derbyshire

Matt Derbyshire (Blackburn, April 14, 1986) is a former English striker who built a long and international career across England, Greece, Cyprus, and Australia. Having come through the ranks at his boyhood club Blackburn Rovers, he made his Premier League debut, quickly becoming one of the most promising young strikers in English football. With the Under-21 national team, he made 14 appearances and scored 4 goals, participating in the 2007 European Under-21 Championship in the Netherlands, where England reached the semi-finals. The match for this jersey, against Italy on June 14, 2007, ended in a 2-2 draw in a spectacular group stage encounter. Derbyshire then continued his career with Olympiacos, Nottingham Forest, Rotherham United, and Omonia Nicosia, where he was the top scorer in the Cypriot league for two consecutive seasons.

What is a Player Issued jersey?

A Player Issued jersey is a kit specifically prepared for a specific player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version due to a series of precise technical characteristics: professional finishes, match personalization printed on the front, match-grade cut and materials, and exclusive technical details reserved for team supply. In this case, the official match print of England U21 v Italy U21 – 14·06·2007 and the applied UEFA patches confirm its belonging to the supply reserved for professional footballers. For collectors, it represents an authentic piece of very high value, often impossible to find on the market.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for discerning collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each jersey is selected with rigorous criteria of authenticity, provenance, and quality by our experts. The originality of this item is directly guaranteed by MTM. Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, and moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transit. Express courier delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.