Sir Bobby Charlton, an iconic figure in the annals of football history, etched his name into the record books not just for his outstanding performances for Manchester United and the English national team, but also for being honoured with the Ballon D’Or. Awarded in 1966, the Ballon D’Or recognized Charlton as Europe’s best player, a […]
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In the world of football, few rivalries are as intense and storied as the one between England and Scotland, affectionately known as the “Auld Enemy” clash. This rivalry, steeped in history, passion, and national pride, has produced some of the most memorable and iconic games in football history. In this blog, we’ll take a trip […]
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Midfield maestro Bryan Robson won 90 caps for England during the 80s and early 90’s, scoring 26 goals for the Three Lions. He made his debut aged 23 in 1980 at Wembley against the Republic of Ireland and made his final appearance aged 34 against Turkey at Wembley in 1991. He captained his national side […]
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England and Spain clash in the European Championships at Wembley back in 1996. Gazza and Hierro watch on as Abelardo and Adams clash for the ball. Can you spot where the ball ends up? SHOP the official England retro collection at 3Retro.com
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The talented Leeds United team of the 60’s and 70’s was made up of Internationals from all corners of the British Isles and Ireland. Under the stewardship of manager Don Revie, The Peacocks won two First Division titles, FA Cup and League Cup domestically. In European competition they won the Inter-City Fairs Cup twice. SHOP […]
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The talented left back was born in Liverpool in 1979. During his school years he was part of the Liverpool youth team that also included Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen, he also attended the FA’s England school of excellence academy at Lilleshall with the pair before he signed professional terms with Everton in 1996. It […]
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On 11 April 1959, England and Wolves captain Billy Wright became the first international player to become a centurion when he made his 100th appearance for England against Scotland at Wembley. He led the Three Lions to a 1-0 victory that day with Bobby Charlton scoring the only goal of the game. SHOP the official […]
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‘Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.’ – Leonardo Da Vinci England expects. It has since 1966. Three generations have been born and grown into adulthood in the intervening years. If you were […]
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Cultured midfield maestro Ray Wilkins scored three goals in 84 games for England and captained the the Three Lions on ten occasions. He played at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups. SHOP the official England retro collection at 3retro.com
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Andrew Paul Campbell was born in Middlesbrough in 1979 and aged 14 years of age he joined his home town team ‘Boro’ as a youth player. The talented striker would soon progress to first team action and at 16 years old he made his Middlesbrough debut against Sheffield Wednesday at The Riverside Stadium. His first […]
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