Will The Telstar 18 Suit England's Sharp Shooters?

Last updated : 23 April 2018 By Three Lions

Amidst all of the preparations that England’s management team will be making, on and off the pitch, for Russia 2018 there will be a focus on the most crucial piece of equipment needed for any football match and one that changes every four years.

The official World Cup ball has made headlines of its own at times over the years as this article on the World Soccer website relates.

Adidas have been responsible for producing the official ball since 1970 (England’s triumph four years earlier was with a logo-free ball made by Slazenger) and have introduced the Telstar 18 for this summer's tournament.

Let's hope it is to the liking of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and the rest!