Shilton ends England career with record 125th cap in 1990 defeat

Peter Shilton set an England men’s appearance record with his 125th cap in the 1990 World Cup third-place play-off against Italy, which also proved to be his final international. The match marked the end of his 20-year England career and Bobby Robson’s time as manager, while Harry Kane is expected to surpass Shilton’s record against Croatia at Wembley.

England lost 2-1 in Bari after Roberto Baggio capitalised on a rare Shilton error, David Platt equalised with a header, and Salvatore Schillaci scored a penalty. Shilton had made his debut against East Germany in 1970; he retired after the match, saying he had enjoyed his time with England. The article revisits Ian Ridley’s report on the game and its end-of-career significance.