Gear

test Don’t rock up for the first game of the campaign looking like you’ve raided lost property. Make sure you’re decked out in the latest gear, with FFT’s essential kit guide

Essential footwear to keep control of the ball, and your footing, during rainy season

Boots We visited Merseyside to check out Liverpool’s new threads and the latest boots to come out of the New Balance boot lab

Boots If you thought wearing bright boots was risky, try wearing a different colour on either foot - one pink and one blue

test Make the ball move in slow-motion while seeing the bigger picture – all thanks to these pioneering specs. Who’d have thought momentary blindness could prove so useful, eh?

Nike You might want to hibernate as the temperatures drop, but this great garb will see you through till springtime

test Suncream won’t beat the heat in Brazil; players need one of these figure-hugging beauties

test Only the naturally gifted can pick out a pass, right? Wrong. A Brazilian coach has discovered the secret to unlocking your vision is hiding in your bathroom

No more blaming the ball for your wayward shanks. The new adidas miCoach Smart Ball can can track power, spin, impact position and trajectory - everything your shots lack

Recovery Coloured and patterned tape has become trendy in top-level football, but which is best for avoiding injuries?