Peter Shilton selected this present day in 1997 that it might most likely be time to name an finish to his lengthy profession.
With 125 England caps to his identify and having performed professionally for 4 many years, his 1,005th look was his final.
Shilton was taking part in for Leyton Orient, the eleventh membership of his profession and the opponents at Brisbane Street that day have been Wigan Athletic. Sadly for Shilton, he was unable to finish his 31-year profession on a excessive as Wigan gained the sport 2-1.
Throughout his 31-year taking part in profession, Shilton gained the First Division league title, two European Cups, a European Tremendous Cup and the League Cup with Nottingham Forest and the Second Division with Leicester Metropolis. He performed at three consecutive World Cups (1982, 1986 and 1990) and on the European Championships in 1988.
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