'It's very Bond': Fashion experts on the England squad's off-pitch look

'It's very Bond': Fashion experts on the England squad's off-pitch look29 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLauren TurnerMarks & SpencerAll eyes may be on the pitch when England men's team line up for their opening World Cup game against Croatia in Dallas.But it's their fancy threads, as well as their fancy footwork, that's had people talking – from their official off-duty smart casual look to collaborations with a skateboard brand that's seen designs sell out within days of being launched.Gone are the days when the team would be seen in a traditional three-piece suit.Instead there is a collection of 12 mix-and-match pieces in navy and cream from Marks and Spencer, the FA's official partner, with not a tie in sight, all accessorised with loafers.A tie-in with Nike and skateboarding brand Palace saw many items sell out on their launch – with the team having worn a pale grey Palace tracksuit to arrive for a pre-World Cup friendly against Costa Rica.And there were baby blue Nike tracksuits on show as they stepped off their plane on arrival into the US for the tournament.What does their current look say about where England – and its fashion – are at?'Italian chic'Marks & SpencerJordan Pickford, Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice pose in Marks and Spencer piecesCelebrity stylist Alex Longmore, who has worked with stars including Vogue Williams, Little Mix and Jamie Laing, said the overall vibe was "quite commercial" and covered "every aspect" of men's clothing."You've got your smart casual, very Tom Ford, very Bond look – it's relaxed, it's incredibly wearable, it's aspirational."I think it's very modern, Italian chic, very of-the-moment."She compared their slip-ons to boating shoes by Tom Ford and Jimmy Choo."They're very Upper East Side, Hamptons – it's kind of European, which is an interesting look and obviously very e...