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'Now or never' - Norwich's Wembley glory, 40 years on

"I remember the song on the bus going down, It's Now Or Never by Elvis - this was our big opportunity, our big chance."

On 24 March 1985, defender Steve Bruce was a member of the Norwich City squad heading for Wembley to take on Sunderland in the League Cup final.

Bruce was to know many big occasions in his later career with Manchester United, but for him, having been plucked from the lower divisions by Norwich after seven years with Gillingham, it was one to savour.

Already a Canaries hero for heading the winning goal against East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town in the semi-final, he formed an impenetrable barrier with fellow centre-back Dave Watson.