England archive · Defender · 1979–1988
Kenny Sansom
Kenny Sansom won 86 caps for England between 1979 and 1988, 17th on the all-time appearance list, and scored one goal. Born in Camberwell on 26 September 1958, the defender made his debut against Wales on 23 May 1979 and represented his country for nine years.
Sansom was selected for four major tournaments: Euro 1980 (group stage), the 1982 World Cup (second group stage), the 1986 World Cup (quarter-finals) and Euro 1988 (group stage). His final England appearance came on 18 June 1988.
Sansom was selected for four major tournaments: Euro 1980 (group stage), the 1982 World Cup (second group stage), the 1986 World Cup (quarter-finals) and Euro 1988 (group stage). His final England appearance came on 18 June 1988.
Caps86
Goals1
England legacy
No.17 on England's all-time appearances list
Player file
At a glance
- Born26 September 1958
- BirthplaceCamberwell
- England debut23 May 1979 v Wales
- Appearances86 No.17 all-time
Major tournaments
1980 UEFA European Championship1982 FIFA World Cup1986 FIFA World Cup1988 UEFA European Championship
Every England goal
Kenny Sansom's goals
Goals1In our match records
Matches scored in1Of 86 caps
Hat-tricks0Three or more in a match
Opponents1Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Finland
- First England goal
- v Finland, 17 October 1984 · FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 3
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Oct 1984 |
England 5–0 FinlandFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 3 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 3 | 85' |