1964 - The F.A. Cup; 1965 - The European Cup Winners Cup & the1966 World Cup.
When Stockport County played Leicester in 1921 the attendance was only 13.
The fastest ever goal for England was scored by Tommy Lawton of Chelsea after just 17 seconds against Portugal on 27th May 1947.
Mark Lawrenson was the only English born player in the Liverpool team that won the FA Cup in 1986. Ironically, although born in Preston, he played his International football for the Republic of Ireland.
In the film 'The King's Speech', Elland Road was the ground that was used to depict Wembley Stadium.
In the film 'Escape to Victory' Ipswich Town's goalkeeper Paul Cooper stood as a body double for Sylvester Stallone
The German International Paul Breitner played the part of Sergeant Stark, alongside Hardy Kruger, in the film Potato Fritz.
Ally McCoist appeared with Robert Duvall in the film A Shot at Glory as an ex-Celtic star.
Stan Colymore, playing Kevin Franks, starred alongside Charlotte Rampling and Sharon Stone in the film Basic Instinct.
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