England Netball have agreed a multi-year partnership with sports giant Nike to cover their elite women's team ©England Netball

England Netball have agreed a multi-year partnership with sports giant Nike to cover their elite women's team.

The deal will see the company design and supply the off-court kit which will be used at international competitions.

Netball is the biggest female participation sport in England with more than 1.4 million women and girls playing each season.

Joanna Adams, chief executive of England Netball, said: "This is yet another incredible moment for netball, and we're delighted to be joining the Nike family. 

"England Netball and Nike have the shared vision of empowering women and girls in sport and we hope that together we can support the Vitality Roses on their journey to becoming the top-ranked netball team in the world."

Netball is England's biggest female participation sport ©England Netball
Netball is England's biggest female participation sport ©England Netball

Adams added: "This partnership is a complete game changer for the sport and we are looking forward to working with Nike to bring netball into a new era."

David Carmont, a vice-president with Nike, added: "Netball is one of the most participated female sports in the UK and it's time to acknowledge athletes playing it. 

"We are committed to using our global voice to elevate netball athletes and inspire girls and women in England to play more."