09. England v France - 1982 World Cup

It had been 12 long years since England last appeared in a World Cup finals - and they made heavy weather of reaching Spain 1982 under Ron Greenwood. 

However, our boys kicked off their return to the elite tier with a tasty tie against much-fancied France at the Estadio San Mamés.

In the Red Corner, the likes of Bryan Robson and Steve Coppell had worked their way into Greenwood's side for the fixture - although Mighty Mouse himself, Kevin Keegan, would sit this one out through injury.

In the Blue Corner, France had the roots of their Magic Square in place, with Michel Platini ready to make his mark on International Football at the grandest stage of them all.

Can the Three Lions make their World Cup return a happy one?

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