Roger Hunt blue England 1968 European Nations Cup international cap (combined issue) v Spain (twice), Yugoslavia and USSR, 28th, 29th, 31st & 32nd En
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Roger Hunt blue England 1968 European Nations Cup international cap (combined issue) v Spain (twice), Yugoslavia and USSR, 28th, 29th, 31st & 32nd England appearances. The format of the competition meant that England's quarter-final tie against reigning champions Spain was played over two legs home and away. England won both matches, firstly 1-0 at Wembley on 3rd April and then 2-1 at the Bernabeu, Madrid, on 8th May. Consequently England progressed to the European Nation Finals in Italy where they faced Yugoslavia in the semi-final. Here, the prospect of England becoming the reigning World and European Champions ended with a 1-0 defeat at the Stadio Comunale, Florence, on 5th June. Consolation came with victory in the 3rd/4th Place play-off match v USSR at the Olympic Stadium, Rome, on 8th June, and being a curtain raiser for the Yugoslavia v Italy final to be played at the same stadium a little later. England beat the Soviet team 2-0.