ON THIS DAY

England’s most embarrassing result? USA 1 England 0 in the World Cup Finals in Brazil. The part-timers of the United States had recorded what would prove to be one of the most amazing results in World Cup history. The goal came from Joe Gaetjens, an acountancy student and part-time dishwasher. England player Wilf Mannion said after the match ‘ Bloody ridiculous. Can't we play them again tomorrow ?’ But it wasn’t just the defeat but the realisation that England – playing in their first World Cup - weren’t even close to being the best in the world.