Scots will not forget Wembley Wizards’ 5-1 win over England in 1928 | Brief letters

Scots will not forget Wembley Wizards’ 5-1 win over England in 1928 | Brief letters

16-Jun-2022 16:40:35 | Guardian

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In his report of England’s 4-0 defeat by Hungary (14 June), David Hytner mentioned that it was “the nation’s worst home loss since 1928”. As a Scottish émigré, I was disappointed that Hytner didn’t add that it was Scotland who inflicted the famous 5-1 defeat on England in 1928. The Wembley Wizards are part of Scottish football folklore and every sporting Scot feels an obligation to recall the outcome of the match whenever an opportunity arises.

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