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England records: Top scorer, most caps, youngest player & record scorelines

Goal takes a look at the individuals and results that will go down in legend for the nation that won the World Cup in 1966

England, along with Scotland, have the longest history of playing international football in the world.

The two nations first faced off in 1870, playing out a scoreless draw at The Oval in London, although FIFA recognises a 0-0 draw at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow on November 30, 1872 as the first international match.

Since then, the Three Lions have become one of the most storied nations in the game, famously winning the World Cup in 1966 by beating West Germany 4-2 under Wembley’s Twin Towers.