Archive, 1990: Peter Shilton wins 125th and final cap of record-breaking England career
This archival piece reflects on goalkeeper Peter Shilton's final England appearance during the 1990 World Cup. It notes his record-breaking 125 caps and the emotional end to his international career.
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It serves as a historical reference point for English football records and the legacy of iconic players.
England v West Germany, Italy World Cup semi-final, Turin, July 1990. Photograph: Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images England v West Germany, Italy World Cup semi-final, Turin, July 1990. Photograph: Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images From the Guardian archive England Archive, 1990: Peter Shilton wins 125th and final cap of record-breaking England career 9 July 1990: The goalkeeper’s 20-year international career ends at the Italia 90 World Cup
Prefer the Guardian on Google Harry Kane is expected to break the record for England men’s appearances tonight against Croatia at Wembley in the Nations League, overtaking goalkeeper Peter Shilton’s 125 appearances, a record set nearly four decades ago at the World Cup in Italy .
Shilton wore the captain’s armband in his final England appearance in the unloved third-place play-off against Italy in Bari. The Three Lions had previously lost on penalties to West Germany in the semi-finals.
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