Scotland internationals against England is the theme for Billy Docherty’s latest contribution to BwB.
“Over the years, there have been many newspaper articles in relation to Scotland’s fine 3-2 win over England at Wembley in 1967,” said Billy, Ravensby Road, Carnoustie.
“My late father and I attended that match.
“However, an even better victory over the Auld Enemy is seldom mentioned.
“That was the 2-1 success in 1963, most notable for Scotland playing a huge part of the game with 10 men.
“Tottenham’s robust centre-forward Bobby Smith had made a hard tackle on Scotland captain Eric Caldow, with the Rangers left-back suffering a broken leg.
“His Ibrox team-mate Davie Wilson, a left-winger, dropped back to full-back in his place as substitutes were not allowed at that time.
“Scotland were the better team all round and proved it with two goals in the first half from Jim Baxter, the second a penalty.
“In the second half, Scotland’s 10 men were always in control, despite a late goal for England from Blackburn Rovers’ Bryan Douglas. This famous victory had STV’s Arthur Montford — a man renowned for his calmness — shouting for joy as he commentated on the game.”
Billy concluded: “Please list the England and Scotland teams from the internationals in 1949 and 1951 — both games won by Scotland.
On April 9, 1949, Scotland won 3-1 at Wembley with goals from Jimmy Mason, Billy Steel and Lawrie Reilly. England mustered a late goal by Jackie Milburn.
Scotland – Jimmy Cowan; George Young, Sammy Cox; Bobby Evans, Willie Woodburn, George Aitken; Willie Waddell, Jimmy Mason, Billy Houliston, Billy Steel, Lawrie Reilly.
England – Frank Swift; Jack Howe, John Aston; Billy Wright, Neil Franklin, Henry Cockburn; Stan Matthews, Stan Mortensen, Jackie Milburn, Tom Finney, Stan Pearson.
The 1951 encounter in London, played on April 14, saw Scotland again emerge victors, this time 3-2 with all the goals being scored before an hour was played.
The hosts’ opening goal from Harold Hassall in 27 minutes was cancelled out by Bobby Johnstone six minutes later.
After the break, a quick goal by Lawrie Reilly and another six minutes later from Billy Liddell saw the Scots 3-1 up before Tom Finney pulled one back in 56 minutes.
Scotland — Jimmy Cowan; George Young, Sammy Cox; Bobby Evans, Willie Woodburn, Willie Redpath; Willie Waddell, Bobby Johnstone, Lawrie Reilly, Billy Steel, Billy Liddell.
England — Bert Williams; Billy Eckersley, Alf Ramsey; Billy Wright, Harry Johnston, Jack Froggatt; Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen, Tom Finney, Wilf Mannion, Harold Hassall.
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