Peter Beardsley
| Date of birth | 18 January 1961 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Forward |
Beardsley is a Liverpool and England legend. Bought for £1.9million from Newcastle United, Beardsley played helped Liverpool to the Championship in his first season with the club. The FA Cup followed in 1989 and a second championship came in 1990. Beardsley's skill and vision was only matched by his sheer enthusiasm. He was surprisingly sold to Everton by Souness before returning to Newcastle United. Awarded the MBE for services to football in 1995.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend BC | 01 Jul 1978 | 30 Jun 1979 | |
| Carlisle United | 09 Aug 1979 | 01 Apr 1982 | |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 01 Apr 1982 | 09 Sep 1982 | |
| Manchester United | 09 Sep 1982 | 23 Sep 1983 | |
| Newcastle United | 23 Sep 1983 | 24 Jul 1987 | |
| Liverpool | 24 Jul 1987 | 05 Aug 1991 | |
| Everton | 05 Aug 1991 | 16 Jul 1993 | |
| Newcastle United | 16 Jul 1993 | 20 Aug 1997 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 20 Aug 1997 | 26 Mar 1998 | |
| Manchester City | 17 Feb 1998 | 17 Mar 1998 | L |
| Fulham | 26 Mar 1998 | 31 Dec 1998 | |
| Hartlepool United | 31 Dec 1998 | 30 Jun 1999 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-83 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1983-84 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1983-84 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1983-84 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 34 | 1 |
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| 1984-85 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1984-85 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1984-85 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 38 | 17 |
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| 1985-86 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1985-86 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1985-86 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 42 | 19 |
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| 1986-87 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1986-87 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1986-87 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 32 | 5 |
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| 1987-88 | Football League | Centenary | 1 | ||||
| 1987-88 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 7 | 3 |
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| 1987-88 | Liverpool | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1987-88 | Liverpool | League Division One | 36 | 2 |
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| 1988-89 | Liverpool | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1988-89 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 1988-89 | Liverpool | League Cup | 6 | ||||
| 1988-89 | Liverpool | League Division One | 33 | 4 |
10 |
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| 1989-90 | Liverpool | FA Charity Shield | 1 | 1 |
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| 1989-90 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 8 | 4 |
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| 1989-90 | Liverpool | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1989-90 | Liverpool | League Division One | 27 | 2 |
10 |
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| 1990-91 | Liverpool | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 2 | 3 |
2 |
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| 1990-91 | Liverpool | League Division One | 24 | 3 |
11 |
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| 1990-91 | Liverpool | Rumbelows League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Everton | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Everton | League Cup | 4 | 3 |
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| 1991-92 | Everton | League Division One | 42 | 15 |
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| 1992-93 | Everton | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Everton | League Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1992-93 | Everton | Premier League | 39 | 10 |
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| 1993-94 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 1993-94 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 35 | 21 |
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| 1994-95 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 34 | 13 |
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| 1994-95 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1995-96 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 1995-96 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 35 | 8 |
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| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 22 | 3 |
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| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 6 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 14 | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | Fulham | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 1991 | Nottingham Forest v Everton | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Aug 1991 | Everton v Arsenal | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 24 Aug 1991 | Everton v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 28 Aug 1991 | Sheffield Wednesday v Everton | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 31 Aug 1991 | Liverpool v Everton | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 03 Sep 1991 | Everton v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Sep 1991 | Everton v Crystal Palace | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 14 Sep 1991 | Sheffield United v Everton | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 17 Sep 1991 | Manchester City v Everton | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 21 Sep 1991 | Everton v Coventry City | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 24 Sep 1991 | Everton v Watford | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 28 Sep 1991 | Chelsea v Everton | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 05 Oct 1991 | Everton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Oct 1991 | Watford v Everton | W |
1-2 Agg: 1-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 19 Oct 1991 | Everton v Aston Villa | L | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 26 Oct 1991 | Queens Park Rangers v Everton | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 30 Oct 1991 | Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 4-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 02 Nov 1991 | Luton Town v Everton | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 16 Nov 1991 | Everton v Wimbledon | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 23 Nov 1991 | Everton v Notts County | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 30 Nov 1991 | Leeds United v Everton | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 04 Dec 1991 | Everton v Leeds United | L | 1-4 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 07 Dec 1991 | Everton v West Ham United | W | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 14 Dec 1991 | Oldham Athletic v Everton | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 21 Dec 1991 | Arsenal v Everton | L | 4-2 | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1991 | Everton v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 28 Dec 1991 | Everton v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 01 Jan 1992 | Southampton v Everton | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 04 Jan 1992 | Everton v Southend United | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 1992 | Manchester United v Everton | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 19 Jan 1992 | Everton v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 26 Jan 1992 | Chelsea v Everton | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 02 Feb 1992 | Aston Villa v Everton | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 08 Feb 1992 | Everton v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 23 Feb 1992 | Everton v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 29 Feb 1992 | West Ham United v Everton | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 07 Mar 1992 | Everton v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Mar 1992 | Wimbledon v Everton | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 14 Mar 1992 | Everton v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 17 Mar 1992 | Notts County v Everton | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 21 Mar 1992 | Norwich City v Everton | L | 4-3 | League Division One | |
| 01 Apr 1992 | Everton v Southampton | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 04 Apr 1992 | Crystal Palace v Everton | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 11 Apr 1992 | Everton v Sheffield United | L | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 18 Apr 1992 | Coventry City v Everton | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Apr 1992 | Everton v Manchester City | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 25 Apr 1992 | Tottenham Hotspur v Everton | D | 3-3 | League Division One | |
| 02 May 1992 | Everton v Chelsea | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 15 Aug 1992 | Everton v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 1992 | Manchester United v Everton | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 22 Aug 1992 | Norwich City v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 1992 | Everton v Aston Villa | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Aug 1992 | Everton v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Sep 1992 | Tottenham Hotspur v Everton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 1992 | Everton v Manchester United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 Sep 1992 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 1992 | Everton v Crystal Palace | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Oct 1992 | Everton v Coventry City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Oct 1992 | Arsenal v Everton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 1992 | Everton v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 07 Nov 1992 | Nottingham Forest v Everton | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Nov 1992 | Wimbledon v Everton | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 21 Nov 1992 | Everton v Chelsea | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Nov 1992 | Ipswich Town v Everton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Dec 1992 | Everton v Chelsea | D | 2-2 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 07 Dec 1992 | Everton v Liverpool | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 12 Dec 1992 | Sheffield United v Everton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Dec 1992 | Chelsea v Everton | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 4th round replay |
| 19 Dec 1992 | Everton v Southampton | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1992 | Everton v Middlesbrough | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1992 | Queens Park Rangers v Everton | L | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 1993 | Wimbledon v Everton | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Jan 1993 | Crystal Palace v Everton | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 12 Jan 1993 | Everton v Wimbledon | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 16 Jan 1993 | Everton v Leeds United | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Jan 1993 | Wimbledon v Everton | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 30 Jan 1993 | Everton v Norwich City | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 06 Feb 1993 | Sheffield Wednesday v Everton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Feb 1993 | Everton v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Feb 1993 | Aston Villa v Everton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Feb 1993 | Everton v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Mar 1993 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Mar 1993 | Coventry City v Everton | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Mar 1993 | Chelsea v Everton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 1993 | Everton v Nottingham Forest | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 1993 | Liverpool v Everton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Mar 1993 | Everton v Ipswich Town | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Apr 1993 | Middlesbrough v Everton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 12 Apr 1993 | Everton v Queens Park Rangers | L | 3-5 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 1993 | Southampton v Everton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 May 1993 | Everton v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 May 1993 | Everton v Sheffield United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 1993 | Manchester City v Everton | W | 2-5 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1985-86 | England | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1985-86 | England | International Friendly | 3 | 2 |
1 |
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| 1985-86 | England | Unofficial | 1 | ||||
| 1986-87 | England | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1986-87 | England | Rous Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1986-87 | England | UEFA European Championship | 3 | ||||
| 1987-88 | England | International Friendly | 5 | ||||
| 1987-88 | England | Rous Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1987-88 | England | UEFA European Championship | 4 | 2 |
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| 1988-89 | England | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
2 |
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| 1988-89 | England | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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| 1989-90 | England | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 1989-90 | England | International Friendly | 2 | 2 |
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| 1990-91 | England | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | England | England Challenge Cup | 1 |
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| 1990-91 | England | UEFA European Championship | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1991-92 | England | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1993-94 | England | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | England | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 1994-95 | England | Umbro Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | England | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 29 Jan 1986 | Egypt v England | W | 0-4 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Feb 1986 | Israel v England | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Mar 1986 | USSR v England | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 14 May 1986 | England v Korea Republic | W | 4-1 | UNOFFICIAL | |
| 17 May 1986 | England v Mexico | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 24 May 1986 | Canada v England | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Jun 1986 | Portugal v England | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 11 Jun 1986 | England v Poland | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 18 Jun 1986 | England v Paraguay | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
| 22 Jun 1986 | Argentina v England | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals quarter-final |
| 15 Oct 1986 | England v Northern Ireland | W | 3-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 12 Nov 1986 | England v Yugoslavia | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 18 Feb 1987 | Spain v England | W | 2-4 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Apr 1987 | Northern Ireland v England | W | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 19 May 1987 | England v Brazil | D | 1-1 | ROUS CUP | |
| 23 May 1987 | Scotland v England | D | 0-0 | ROUS CUP | |
| 09 Sep 1987 | West Germany v England | L | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Oct 1987 | England v Turkey | W | 8-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 11 Nov 1987 | Yugoslavia v England | W | 1-4 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 17 Feb 1988 | Israel v England | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 23 Mar 1988 | England v Netherlands | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Apr 1988 | Hungary v England | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 21 May 1988 | England v Scotland | W | 1-0 | ROUS CUP | |
| 24 May 1988 | England v Colombia | D | 1-1 | Rous Cup | |
| 28 May 1988 | Switzerland v England | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Jun 1988 | England v Republic of Ireland | L | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group B |
| 15 Jun 1988 | England v Netherlands | L | 1-3 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group B |
| 14 Sep 1988 | England v Denmark | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 19 Oct 1988 | England v Sweden | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 1 |
| 16 Nov 1988 | Saudi Arabia v England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 08 Feb 1989 | Greece v England | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 08 Mar 1989 | Albania v England | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 26 Apr 1989 | England v Albania | W | 5-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 03 Jun 1989 | England v Poland | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 07 Jun 1989 | Denmark v England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Sep 1989 | Sweden v England | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 11 Oct 1989 | Poland v England | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 15 Nov 1989 | England v Italy | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 28 Mar 1990 | England v Brazil | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 22 May 1990 | England v Uruguay | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Jun 1990 | Tunisia v England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Jun 1990 | England v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 21 Jun 1990 | England v Egypt | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 01 Jul 1990 | England v Cameroon | W | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals quarter-final |
| 04 Jul 1990 | Germany v England | L | 1-1 (3-4) | FIFA World Cup | Finals semi-final |
| 07 Jul 1990 | Italy v England | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 3rd place |
| 17 Oct 1990 | England v Poland | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 14 Nov 1990 | Republic of Ireland v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 05 Feb 1991 | Wales v England | W | 0-1 | B INTER | |
| 27 Mar 1991 | England v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 21 May 1991 | England v USSR | W | 3-1 | England Chall Cup | |
| 28 Apr 1992 | C.I.S. v England | D | 1-1 | B INTER | |
| 09 Mar 1994 | England v Denmark | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 17 May 1994 | England v Greece | W | 5-0 | International Friendly | |
| 22 May 1994 | England v Norway | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Nov 1994 | England v Nigeria | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 15 Feb 1995 | Republic of Ireland v England | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Mar 1995 | England v Uruguay | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Jun 1995 | England v Japan | W | 2-1 | Umbro Cup | |
| 08 Jun 1995 | England v Sweden | D | 3-3 | Umbro Cup | |
| 12 Dec 1995 | England v Portugal | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 23 May 1996 | China PR v England | W | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.