ON THIS DAY

The distinction between film-stars and footballers became even more blurred with Eric Cantona attending the UK premiere of the film Looking for Eric at the Lowry Centre in Salford Quays, near to Old Trafford. Cantona played himself and appeared in the imagination of the main character of the film to give him encouragement to get through the problems in his life. The most memorable line though was Cantona's - 'I am not a man, I am Cantona'. 2 nd June Not

England returned to Wembley with their first match at the rebuilt stadium. A crowd of 88,745 saw John Terry score the first goal in the 68th minute but opponents Brazil equalised in added time through Diego.