Northern Ireland v England: Match Library

Tuesday, 20 July 2004.

Match Build-up

• Frank makes it four
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch all four goals in England's 4-0 win over Northern Ireland at Old Trafford in March.
• Rio's forward focus
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Rio Ferdinand is looking to fulfill his boyhood dream and bring the World Cup back to England next summer.
• Luke Young press briefing
  ENGLAND: Luke Young spoke to the press ahead of England's game in Belfast. You can read the full transcription here...
• N. Ireland 1-0 England
  HOW IT HAPPENED: Northern Ireland have beaten England 1-0 at Windsor Park this evening through a David Healy strike.
• Michael Owen press briefing
  ENGLAND: Michael Owen spoke to the press ahead of England's game in Belfast. Read the full transcription here...
• The Opposition: Northern Ireland
  THE OPPOSITION: TheFA.com gives you the lowdown on Northern Ireland.
• Becks: Michael's dangerous
  ENGLAND: David Beckham backed Michael Owen’s return to the starting line-up for their important qualifier in Belfast.
• David Beckham press briefing
  ENGLAND: David Beckham spoke to the press ahead of England's game in Belfast. Read the full transcription here...
• Ray's England century
  ENGLAND: When England step out in Belfast tonight it will be Ray Clemence's 100th games as Three Lions coach.
• Lions lose in Belfast
  ENGLAND: With the World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland coming up, we look back at the last time England lost in Belfast.
• Sven: Fitness is crucial
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson has stressed the importance of having Michael Owen fit for the qualifier in Belfast.
• Sven press briefing
  ENGLAND: Sven spoke to the press ahead of England's game in Belfast. Read the full transcription here...

Match Report

• Healy hurts England
  MATCH REPORT: England have been beaten by Northern Ireland in a disappointing night for the Three Lions.

Post Match Reaction

• Sven: We lost patience
  REACTION: Sven-Goran Eriksson said he was distraught after England lost in Belfast and apologised to the fans.
• Becks: We'll put it right
  REACTION: David Beckham has said the players will all stick together following their 1-0 defeat to Northern Ireland in Belfast.
• Sanchez: Credit to the players
  REACTION: Lawrie Sanchez believes England can still qualify for the World Cup despite losing to his Northern Ireland side.
• Owen: 'We're all hurting'
  ENGLAND: Michael Owen has given an insight into just how hurt England's footballers were by the result in Belfast.
• Healy: I'm behind England
  REACTION: Northern Ireland goalscorer David Healy says he will be cheering for England for the rest of qualifying.
• Sven: 'We're going to win'
  ENGLAND: Sven is confident England will improve their performance for next month’s qualifers against Austria and Poland.
• Beckham: Don't panic
  ENGLAND VIDEO: David Beckham has called on England not to panic following the shock defeat against Northern Ireland.

Match Library

• Northern Ireland v England: Match Library
  ENGLAND: Northern Ireland v England: World Cup Group 6 Qualifier