There is now just 50 full days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2018 begins in Russia. To celebrate the fact, we are bringing you our very own unique countdown to it.
COUNTDOWN 50 = Did you know England’s 50th ever World Cup goal was scored by David Platt at Italia ’90, when he scored the winner against Belgium. Yep, in England’s ninth World Cup Finals appearance they scored goal number 50 and it was set-up by that man Paul (Gazza) Gascoigne too.
Check it out below:
Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna – 26th June 1990
Round of 16
England vs Belgium
FULL-TIME
1-0
England win after extra time
David PLATT
119′