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Dennis Stevens
1 Posted 07/11/2016 at 10:03:58
I presume the Brazil v Japan match in '95 was the only International held at Goodison Park since the aforementioned Northern Ireland matches in '73.
Dave Abrahams
2 Posted 12/11/2016 at 09:18:11
Does anyone remember the England v Portugal game at Goodison Park in 1950 to celebrate The Festival of Britain. England won 5-1 or 5-2 with Bill Nicholson of Spurs scoring in the first minute, I think it was the only cap he ever won.
Patrick Murphy
3 Posted 12/11/2016 at 18:38:41
Dave (2) I think I should start charging for this service:) From the site I've linked further down – You're welcome!

For the only time in his career, Billy Wright was dropped because of loss of form. Bill Nicholson took over in the No 4 shirt, and had the distinction of scoring with his first kick in international football in what was to prove his only match for England. Portugal were a goal down in 20 seconds and level a minute later in a blistering start to the match.

Jackie Milburn restored England's lead in the eleventh minute. Alf Ramsey, skippering the side for a third time, mishit a back pass that let Portugal in for a second equaliser soon after half-time. Tom Finney then took over and ran the Portuguese into such dizzy array that at the after-match banquet their entire team stood and toasted "Mr. Finney, the Master." He scored a magnificent solo goal, and then laid on goals for Milburn and Harold Hassall.

http://www.englandfootballonline.com/Seas1946-60/1950-51/M0264Por1951.html


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Dave Abrahams
4 Posted 12/11/2016 at 18:58:39
Patrick, you would be entitled to charge, you do a great service, even if you make a show of my memory every now and again. Thanks for your piece on the Festival of Great Britain.
Anam Zara
5 Posted 24/12/2016 at 17:19:21
I presume the Brazil v Japan match in '95 was the only International held at Goodison Park since the aforementioned Northern Ireland matches in '73.

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