45 YEARS AGO

ENGLAND lost 3-1 to West Germany at Wembley in the first leg of their European Championship Finals qualifier.

Alf Ramsey’s side were drawing with six minutes to go after Francis Lee (above) equalised a first-half strike by Uli Hoeness.

But late goals from Gunter Netzer and Gerd Muller secured the victory.

Dunfermline striker Barry Mitchell was signed by Aberdeen for £25,000.

Geoff Vowden scored twice as Aston Villa beat Torquay United 5-1 to clinch promotion and the Third Division championship.