England archive · Midfielder · 1989–1996
David Platt
David Platt scored 27 goals for England, 13th on the all-time list, in 62 appearances between 1989 and 1996. Born in Chadderton on 10 June 1966, the midfielder made his debut against Italy on 15 November 1989 and represented his country for more than six years.
Platt was selected for three major tournaments: the 1990 World Cup, where England finished fourth, Euro 1992, where they went out in the group stage, and Euro 1996, where they reached the semi-finals. His final England appearance came on 26 June 1996.
Platt was selected for three major tournaments: the 1990 World Cup, where England finished fourth, Euro 1992, where they went out in the group stage, and Euro 1996, where they reached the semi-finals. His final England appearance came on 26 June 1996.
Caps62
Goals27
England legacy
No.13 on England's all-time goals list
Player file
At a glance
- Born10 June 1966
- BirthplaceChadderton
- England debut15 November 1989 v Italy
- Goals27 No.13 all-time
Major tournaments
1990 FIFA World Cup1992 UEFA European Championship1996 UEFA European Championship
Every England goal
David Platt's goals
Goals27In our match records, 3 from the spot
Matches scored in21Of 62 caps
Hat-tricks1Three or more in a match
Opponents19Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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San Marino
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Sweden
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Greece
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Brazil
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Finland
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Hungary
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Japan
- First England goal
- v Belgium, 26 June 1990 · FIFA World Cup · Round of 16
- Latest
- v Hungary, 18 May 1996 · International friendly
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 18 May 1996 |
England 3–0 HungaryInternational friendly |
International friendly | 52' |
| 26 | 8 Jun 1995 |
England 3–3 SwedenInternational friendly |
International friendly | 87' |
| 25 | 3 Jun 1995 |
England 2–1 JapanInternational friendly |
International friendly | 87' pen |
| 24 | 16 Nov 1994 | 
England 1–0 NigeriaInternational friendly |
International friendly | 41' |
| 22–23 | 17 May 1994 |
England 5–0 GreeceInternational friendly |
International friendly | 44' pen, 55' |
| 21 | 9 Mar 1994 | 
England 1–0 DenmarkInternational friendly |
International friendly | 18' |
| 20 | 19 Jun 1993 | 
England 1–2 GermanyInternational friendly |
International friendly | 31' |
| 19 | 13 Jun 1993 |
England 1–1 BrazilInternational friendly |
International friendly | 47' |
| 18 | 28 Apr 1993 | 
England 2–2 NetherlandsFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 23' |
| 17 | 31 Mar 1993 | 
Turkey 0–2 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 6' |
| 13–16 | 17 Feb 1993 |
England 6–0 San MarinoFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | Hat-trick 13', 24', 67', 83' |
| 12 | 14 Oct 1992 | 
England 1–1 NorwayFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 56' |
Show all 21 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 17 Jun 1992 |
Sweden 2–1 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Group 1 |
UEFA European Championship · Group 1 | 4' |
| 9–10 | 3 Jun 1992 |
Finland 1–2 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 45', 62' |
| 8 | 17 May 1992 |
England 1–1 BrazilInternational friendly |
International friendly | 49' |
| 7 | 25 May 1991 | 
England 2–2 ArgentinaInternational friendly |
International friendly | 50' |
| 5–6 | 21 May 1991 | England 3–1 Soviet UnionInternational friendly | International friendly | 43' pen, 89' |
| 4 | 14 Nov 1990 | 
Republic of Ireland 1–1 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 7 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 7 | 67' |
| 3 | 7 Jul 1990 | 
Italy 2–1 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Third place play-off |
FIFA World Cup · Third place play-off | 81' |
| 2 | 1 Jul 1990 | 
England 3–2 CameroonFIFA World Cup · Quarter-final |
FIFA World Cup · Quarter-final | 25' |
| 1 | 26 Jun 1990 | 
England 1–0 BelgiumFIFA World Cup · Round of 16 |
FIFA World Cup · Round of 16 | 119' |