ON THIS DAY

Seventeen-year-old Wayne Rooney became the youngest English international – a record later beaten by Theo Walcott – when he made his England debut in the friendly against Australia at Upton Park. The first England v Australia international played in England is perhaps best remembered as the match in which England fielded two teams – all 11 players who started the match were substituted at half time. Australia won the match 3-1.

Duncan Edwards of Manchester United and England was regarded as the superstar of his generation – but forget the wealth of the modern star player. After playing in a local derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford on 12th February 1955 (which City won 5-0) he was later caught by the police riding home on his bike without lights. He was fined five bob (25p) by the courts and two weeks wages by Manchester United for bringing their name into disrepute. Tragically he was killed at Munich in 1958.