England will return to their traditional away colours at next summer’s World Cup based on a leaked image of their new kit.The Three Lions are on the verge of qualifying for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA.GettyEngland are set to return to red with their away kit for the 2026 World Cup[/caption]GettyThe Three Lions have worn their current purple change strip since last year[/caption]With less than a year until the finals, images have emerged of Nike’s change kit for Thomas Tuchel‘s side.According to Footy Headlines, England will have a red away strip in North America.The leaked kit features a white trim on the shoulders along with a white Nike logo and England badge.It will be the fifth time the Three Lions have had a red away shirt since beginning their deal with Nike in 2013.They have previously worn their traditional change colour at the World Cup in 2014, 2018 and 2022 as well as Euro 2016 in France.However, last summer’s Euros saw Nike kit England out in a purple away number.Both their home and away shirts also caused controversy due to the St. George’s cross on the collar.A ‘playful update’ to the England flag saw Nike change the colour of the cross by adding shades of purple and blue.The move was hit by criticism from fans and former players when the kit was released prior to Euro 2024.Despite opposition from supporters, Nike opted not to alter the shirts by removing the St. George’s cross.Footy HeadlinesNike’s leaked England away kit features a white trim on the shoulders[/caption]Their current kit manufacturing deal with England is set to run until 2030.The FA previously extended their deal in 2018 by a further 12 years.England have continued to wear their current kits since the tournament in friendlies, Nations League matches and World Cup qualifiers.How have England fared in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers?Tuchel has so far won all five of those qualifiers with the Three Lions closing in on a spot at the finals.They sit seven points clear at the top of their group after five wins from five matches without conceding.England could qualify for the World Cup as early as next month with a win away in Latvia on October 14.Nike sparked a furious response with their ‘playful update’ to the St. George’s cross before Euro 2024Nike/XIt would be their eighth consecutive appearance at a World Cup finals dating back to the 1998 tournament in France.Meanwhile, the Three Lions have not missed a Euros or World Cup since their infamous failure to qualify for Euro 2008.