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15 YEARS AGO

Leeds striker Alan Smith scores his only England goal as the Three Lions draw 1-1 with Portugal in a friendly — their first match since the 2002 World Cup.

25 YEARS AGO

The first Championship Manager computer game is released. The games sold six million copies before spawning the Football Manager series.

40 YEARS AGO

Ron Greenwood’s tenure as England manager begins with a 0-0 draw against Switzerland. Only a string of saves from Ray Clemence keeps England in the game.