England v Russia 1958 – Tom Finney Last Match

England v Russia 1958 Programme – Item Details

This original football programme comes from the England v Russia match on Wednesday 22 October 1958. England came out on top in this International friendly game, which ended England 5-0 Russia.

Sir Tom Finney of Preston North End – last England appearance.

Condition: V Good, vlcr, staples out, tc (what the codes mean)

Did you know?

• This was international meeting number 4 between the sides – the previous 3 had produced 0 England wins, 1 for Russia and 2 draws.
• The 1950s saw England beaten 6-3 at Wembley by Hungary in 1953 – their first home defeat by a side from outside the British Isles.

See also: England