Match No. 776 - Wednesday, 28th February 2001, 8:00pm

  • Assist: Michael Owen. "Barmby scored the opening goal of the Eriksson era. Liverpool's midfield man was on the end of link between Andy Cole and Michael Owen to bravely beat Casillas to the ball and score with a close range lob." Nicky Barmby4th of 4 goals. Right-footed from 15 yards., 38' 37:07
  • Assist: Ugo Ehiogu. "Ehiogu caused confusion from Lampard's corner, and Heskey scored from close range with goalkeeper Casillas stranded." Emile Heskey2nd of 7 goals. Right-footed from 5 yards., 55' 54:07
  • Assist: Frank Lampard. "...Ehiogu put the contest out of the reach of fading Spain as he powered another Lampard corner past substitute goalkeeper Santiago Canizares." Ugo EhioguOnly Goal. Header from 6 yards., 70' 69:13
    • 1
    • David JamesAston Villa, 3rd of 53 caps
      30 years, 6 months, 27 days
      Goalkeeper
    • Off 'HT46:00
    • 2
    • Phil NevilleMan Utd, 31st of 59 caps
      24 years, 1 month, 7 days
      Right Back
    • Off '7877:01
    • 3
    • Chris PowellCharlton, 1st of 5 caps
      31 years, 5 months, 20 days
      Left Back
    • Off 'HT46:00
    • 4
    • Nicky ButtMan Utd, 10th of 39 caps
      26 years, 1 month, 7 days
      Midfield
    • Off 'HT46:00
    • 5
    • Rio FerdinandLeeds, 11th of 81 caps
      22 years, 3 months, 21 day
      Centre Back
    • Off 'HT46:00
    • 6
    • Sol CampbellSpurs, 38th of 73 caps
      26 years, 5 months, 10 days
      Centre Back
    • 7
    • David BeckhamMan Utd, 38th of 115 caps
      25 years, 9 months, 26 days
      Right Midfield       (c)2nd captaincy
    • Off 'HT46:00
    • 8
    • Paul ScholesMan Utd, 31st of 66 caps
      26 years, 3 months, 12 days
      Midfield
    • Off 'HT46:00
    • 9
    • Andrew ColeMan Utd, 11th of 15 caps
      29 years, 4 months, 13 days
      Centre Forward
    • 10
    • Michael OwenLiverpool, 25th of 89 caps
      21 years, 2 months, 14 days
      Centre Forward
    • 11
    • Nicky BarmbyLiverpool, 19th of 23 caps
      27 years, 0 months, 17 days
      Left Midfield
    • 19
    • Emile HeskeyLiverpool, 12th of 62 caps
      23 years, 1 month, 17 days
      Centre Forward
    • On 'HT46:00
    • 20
    • Frank LampardWest Ham, 2nd of 106 caps
      22 years, 8 months, 7 days
      Midfield
    • On 'HT46:00
    • 24
    • Gavin McCannSunderland, Only Cap
      23 years, 1 month, 18 days
      Midfield
    • On 'HT46:00
    • 13
    • Nigel MartynLeeds, 15th of 23 caps
      34 years, 6 months, 17 days
      Goalkeeper
    • On 'HT46:00
    • 15
    • Ugo EhioguMiddlesbrough, 2nd of 4 caps
      28 years, 3 months, 25 days
      Centre Back
    • On 'HT46:00
    • 23
    • Michael BallEverton, Only Cap
      21 years, 4 months, 26 days
      Left Back
    • On 'HT46:00
    • 12
    • Gary NevilleMan Utd, 42nd of 85 caps
      26 years, 0 months, 10 days
      Right Back
    • On '7877:01
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    • 1
    • Iker CasillasIker Casillas Fernández.
      Born 20th May 1981, Mostoles.
    • Off '6463:51
    • 2
    • Manuel PabloManuel Pablo García Díaz.
      Born 25th Jan 1976, Arucas.
    • 3
    • Enrique RomeroEnrique Fernández Romero.
      Born 23rd Jun 1971, Jerez.
    • 4
    • Pep GuardiolaJosep Guardiola Sala.
      Born 18th Jan 1971, Santpedor.
    • Off '9493:36
    • 5
    • Abelardo FernándezAbelardo Fernández Antuña.
      Born 19th Apr 1970, Gijon.
       (c)
    • Off 'HT46:00
    • 6
    • Gaizka MendietaGaizka Mendieta Zabala.
      Born 27th Mar 1974, Bilbao.
    • Off '6564:09
    • 7
    • RaúlRaúl González Blanco.
      Born 27th Jun 1977, Madrid.
    • Off '8180:18
    • 8
    • Luis EnriqueLuis Enrique Martínez García.
      Born 8th May 1970, Gijon.
    • Off '6564:32
    • 9
    • Ismael UrzaizIsmael Urzaiz Aranda.
      Born 7th Oct 1971, Tudela.
    • Off 'HT46:00
    • 10
    • Iván HelgueraIván Helguera Bujía.
      Born 28th Mar 1975, Santander.
    • 11
    • Unai VergaraUnai Vergara Díez-Caballero.
      Born 20th Jan 1977, Portugalete.
    • 16
    • Javi MorenoJavier Moreno Valera.
      Born 10th Sep 1974, Silla.
    • On 'HT46:00
    • 18
    • Paco JémezFrancisco Jémez Martín.
      Born 18th Apr 1970, Las Palmas.
    • On 'HT46:00
    • 13
    • Santiago CañizaresJosé Santiago Cañizares Ruiz.
      Born 18th Dec 1969, Madrid.
    • On '6463:51
    • 14
    • Víctor MuñozVíctor Muñoz Manrique.
      Born 15th Mar 1957, Zaragoza.
    • On '6564:09
    • 12
    • Sergi BarjuánSergi Barjuán Esclusa.
      Born 28th Dec 1971, Les Franqueses.
    • On '6564:32
    • 17
    • Rubén BarajaRubén Baraja Vegas.
      Born 11th Jul 1975, Valladolid.
    • On '8180:08
    • 15
    • Joseba EtxeberriaJoseba Andoni Etxeberria Lizardi.
      Born 5th Sep 1977, Elgoibar.
    • On '8180:18

Notes

  • Eriksson: First MatchSven Goran Eriksson's first match in charge.
  • Missed Penalty: Javi Moreno"Spain were given an opportunity to snatch at some respectability when a penalty was harshly awarded against Ehiogu as he challenged Moreno ater 78 minutes [78:24]. But Martyn will have increased Eriksson's delight as he dived to his left to save Moreno's spot-kick [78:58]."
  • Player MilestoneChris Powell's 1st Cap
  • Player MilestoneMichael Owen's 25th Cap
  • Player MilestoneGavin McCann's Only Cap
  • Player MilestoneMichael Ball's Only Cap
  • Goal MilestoneUgo Ehiogu's 1st Goal

Sources

  • BBC Football "Sven's England off to a winning start", Wednesday 28th February 2001.
  • The Guardian "New-look England amaze everyone", Thursday 1st March 2001.

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Referee

  • Greece Kyros Vassaras

Attendance

  • 42,129

Half Time Score

ELO Ratings

  • Up 1 place, gaining 18 ranking points to 1868 points England - 12th - 1
  • Spain - 7th