England 1-0 Nigeria (1994)

England's first meeting with Nigeria is an entertaining friendly at Wembley in November 1994. The visitors impress with their skill but the match is decided in England's favour by a goal from David Platt, on a night when midfield colleague Dennis Wise gives arguably his best international performance and central defenders Neil Ruddock and Steve Howey make their debuts. Includes some post-match thoughts of pundits Alan Hansen and Jimmy Hill with Des Lynam. The result means England complete 1994 unbeaten (albeit after just six matches, all at home!).

[@PeterEigbedionWordsmithtotle]

Jay Jay Okocha put on a clinic in this game and the Nigerians played delightful, breathtaking football. Even the English fans were spellbound and in awe of the way Nigeria played. What a game!!!

[@markganus1085]

this 1994 Nigeria team were beasts. so smooth and nimble on the offence. they could have taken the wc by storm if they hadn't slipped against Italy in the dying moments.

[@CARLIN4737]

NEIL RUDDOCK WOULD NEED A COUPLE OF ENGLAND SHIRTS NOW TO FIT IN AND EVEN THEN IT WOULD BE A STRETCH.

[@gunnyakdo1653]

nigeria good offence, lack in defence though

[@AleksandarMaric-xq9pg]

McManaman's debut which should have happended earlier, in WC 1994. qualifications, at least.

[@AleksandarMaric-xq9pg]

@@5eurocups2005 Le Tissier, Anderton, Andy Cole, Rob Jones, Rocastle...I am glad someone realised Palmer was very overrated player.

[@Zyram-dw2cr]

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