Northern Ireland
1–3
England
England won
England: Peters 39', Lee 64', Hurst 74' pen
Northern Ireland: McMordie 63'
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British Home Championship
England: Champions
How England performed
England retained the title in 1968–69 with three wins in the space of eight days in May. Peters, Lee and Hurst, from the penalty spot, scored in a 3–1 win over Northern Ireland at Windsor Park, Belfast, and R. Charlton and Lee came from behind after R. Davies's early goal to beat Wales 2–1 at Wembley Stadium, London.
The season ended with a 4–1 win over Scotland at the same ground, Peters and Hurst scoring twice each. England finished with nine goals scored and three conceded.
England fixtures
Northern Ireland
1–3
England
England won
England: Peters 39', Lee 64', Hurst 74' pen
Northern Ireland: McMordie 63'
England
2–1
Wales
England won
England: R. Charlton 58', Lee 72'
Wales: R. Davies 18'
England
4–1
Scotland
England won
England: Peters 16', Hurst 20', Hurst 60' pen, Peters 64'
Scotland: Stein 43'
England statistics
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