Scorpion kicks and Darren Anderton – a history of England v Colombia

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England face Colombia for only the sixth time in their history in the last 16 of the World Cup next week.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at their previous five meetings.

Colombia 0 England 4, Friendly, 1970

Bobby Moore was accused of shoplifting two days before England's first match against Colombia in Bogota as they warmed up for the 1970 World Cup.
Bobby Moore was accused of shoplifting two days before England’s first match against Colombia in Bogota as they warmed up for the 1970 World Cup (PA)

England 1 Colombia 1, Rous Cup, 1988

Gary Lineker scored England's goal in a 1-1 draw with Colombia at Wembley.
Gary Lineker scored England’s goal in a 1-1 draw with Colombia at Wembley (Peter Robinson/Empics)

England 0 Colombia 0, Friendly, 1995

Colombia’s goalkeeper Rene Higuita stunned everyone with his 'Scorpion Kick' at Wembley.
Colombia’s goalkeeper Rene Higuita stunned everyone with his ‘Scorpion Kick’ at Wembley (Tony Harris/PA)

Colombia 0 England 2, World Cup, 1998

David Beckham scored his first England goal against Colombia.
David Beckham scored his first England goal against Colombia (Credit: Sean Dempsey/PA).

England 3 Colombia 2, Friendly, 2005

Michael Owen scored a hat-trick against Colombia.
Michael Owen scored a hat-trick against Colombia (Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA).

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