Hayes & Harlington Gazette

David Platt turns in elation after his eye-catching winner

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England looked to be heading for a penalty shoot-out (so – this being England – read defeat) against a talented Belgian side after they stumbled through the group stage games in unconvinci­ng fashion. Then substitute David Platt let Gazza’s chipped free kick drop over his shoulder before swivelling to lash a stunning volley past Michel Preud’homme, sparking wild celebratio­ns.

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