Everton unveil grey away kit for the 2017-18 season as Wayne Rooney models the shirt which pays homage to the club's away supporters

  • Everton's new away kit features a motif of club legend Dixie Dean on the neck
  • The white away shirt was modeled by the club's newest addition Wayne Rooney 
  • Phil Jagielka described Everton's away supporters as the 'best in the league' 
  • The Toffees unveiled their home shirt for the 2017-18 campaign back in May  

Everton have unveiled a new light grey away kit for the 2017-18 campaign with returning star Wayne Rooney modeling the shirt.

Boyhood Everton supporter Rooney, who rejoined the club on a two-year deal on Sunday, posed in the new shirt which features an simple design accompanied by a blue crest.

The kit celebrates the Toffees' history by including a motif of legendary forward Dixie Dean on the back of the shirt's neck.

Wayne Rooney smiles as he wears the club's new away shirt in front of Goodison Park 

Wayne Rooney smiles as he wears the club's new away shirt in front of Goodison Park 

Rooney will wear the No 10 shirt for Everton after signing a two-year deal at Goodison Park

Rooney will wear the No 10 shirt for Everton after signing a two-year deal at Goodison Park

It is also emblazoned with a subtle geometric design that runs across the front while light blue piping decorates the top's sleeves. 


The away shorts are a slightly darker grey while the socks feature a ringed blue stripe around the top.

For the fourth consecutive season Umbro are the kit manufacturers while betting company SportPesa are the main shirt sponsor, having taken over from Chang beer.

The away shirt features a subtle geometric design and new shirt sponsors SportPesa

The away shirt features a subtle geometric design and new shirt sponsors SportPesa

The kit launch was accompanied by the slogan #TogetherInspired as the club seek to pay tribute to their away supporters.

Captain Phil Jagielka praised Everton's away fans describing them as the best in the division and thinks they will be impressed with the newest kit.

'There's always excitement among the fans to see the new kit and, with the squad continuing to be strengthened this summer ahead of a big season in front of us,' Jagielka told Everton's website.

Phil Jagielka, Kevin Mirallas and Idrissa Gueye pose in the shirt for the 2017-18 campaign

Phil Jagielka, Kevin Mirallas and Idrissa Gueye pose in the shirt for the 2017-18 campaign

'I'm sure the away kit will go down really well with our supporters. Everton's away fans are the best in the Premier League, the commitment and support is incredible. 

'As players we'll look forward to wearing the away shirt with pride in the coming season. It's shaping up to be really exciting, with us being back in Europe as well.'

Jagielka was also pictured wearing the shirt, alongside team-mates Kevin Mirallas and Idrissa Gueye, in a graphic posted to the club's Facebook page.

The club released a statement explaining some of the finer details in their new design, saying: 'To help improve performance on the pitch, Umbro has used a jacquard fabric with ergonomic placed panels. 

The shorts are a darker grey and feature a white Everton crest outlined in light blue

The shorts are a darker grey and feature a white Everton crest outlined in light blue

The socks for the away kit feature a subtle combination of white, grey and blue shades

The socks for the away kit feature a subtle combination of white, grey and blue shades

'The knitted graphic pattern and contrast heat applied tape provide heritage, with a professional design. 

'The accompanying shorts in a darker block grey have a tailored silhouette and a combination of stretch woven and mesh fabrics for easier movement, while the socks feature separate leg and technical ankle sections.'

Rooney joined Ronald Koeman's side on a free transfer from Manchester United and will wear the No 10 shirt vacated by Romelu Lukaku - who moved the other way to Old Trafford in a £75million deal.

The 31-year-old returns to Everton 13 years after leaving the club to join United as an 18-year-old in 2004.

Everton have worn grey in previous seasons including from 1988-90, 1994-96, 2001-02 and 2005-06 while they also famously donned the colour during their title-winning campaign in 1984-85.