1966 - The greatest moment of all as England lift the Jules Rimet trophy after beating West Germany 4-2 in the World Cup Final at Wembley.

In a thrilling match that had everything, Geoff Hurst topped it all off as he completed his hat-trick just when they thought it was all over.

1982 - It took Manchester United midfielder Bryan Robson just 27 seconds to score against France in the 1982 World Cup - a record that still stands for the Finals.

The goal gave England the perfect platform and they went on to claim an impressive 3-1 win over a dangerous French side which included Michel Platini.

1984 - John Barnes was a virtual unknown at Watford when he burst onto the international scene with an amazing solo goal against mighty Brazil in their own backyard.

Picking up the ball deep in midfield at the legendary Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the England winger effortlessly drifted past five Brazilian players before dummying the goalkeeper and rolling the ball into the empty net.

1986 - Gary Lineker netted the first English hat-trick at a World Cup Finals since Geoff Hurst to defeat Poland 3-0.

Following disappointing results in the first two group games against Portugal and Morocco it was a vital win and helped Lineker claim the Golden Boot for the Mexico tournament.

1996 - Paul Gascoigne lit up Wembley with a breathtaking effort to break Scottish hearts during the Euro96 Championships.

Just moments after David Seaman had saved Gary McCallister's penalty, Gazza looped the ball over Colin Hendry's head before volleying first-time past goalkeeper Andy Goram to secure a 2-0 win for England.

1996 - England needed just a draw against star-studded Holland to qualify for the Euro96 quarter-finals, but the side produced a scintillating performance to crush the Dutch 4-1.

Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham both scored twice on another night to remember at Wembley.

1998 - Glenn Hoddle's side may have lost the World Cup second round match to Argentina on penalties, but nobody watching will ever forget 18-year-old Michael Owen's wonder goal that put England 2-1 ahead.

The teenage striker sublimely controlled David Beckham's pass, raced away from world-class defenders Jose Chamot and Roberto Ayala and powered his shot beyond goalkeeper Carlos Roa.

2001 - Germany 1 England 5 - the result that shocked the world. The home side were in control of the World Cup qualifying group and leading 1-0 thanks to Carsten Jancker before they were hit by one of the most astonishing displays ever by an England side.

Michael Owen claimed a hat-trick, while Liverpool team-mates Steven Gerrard and Emile Heskey were also on target as Sven's men made merry in Munich.

2001 - Has anybody celebrated a 2-2 draw more than England fans after David Beckham's dramatic last minute free-kick against Greece in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers?

The unfancied Greeks stunned Old Trafford by leading twice before Beckham's trademark right foot set piece sent the nation wild.

2002 - The country comes to a virtual standstill as England beat hotly fancied Argentina 1-0 in a crucial group game of the World Cup.

The lunchtime kick-off on Friday June 7 meant work was put to one side to celebrate a famous victory thanks to David Beckham's cool penalty.