England archive · Goalkeeper · 1970–1990
Peter Shilton
Peter Shilton is England's joint most-capped player, with 125 appearances between 1970 and 1990. Born in Leicester on 18 September 1949, the goalkeeper made his debut against East Germany on 25 November 1970 and went on to represent his country for almost 20 years.
Shilton was selected for five major tournaments: Euro 1980 (group stage), the 1982 World Cup (second group stage), the 1986 World Cup (quarter-finals), Euro 1988 (group stage) and the 1990 World Cup, where England finished fourth. His final England appearance came on 7 July 1990.
Shilton was selected for five major tournaments: Euro 1980 (group stage), the 1982 World Cup (second group stage), the 1986 World Cup (quarter-finals), Euro 1988 (group stage) and the 1990 World Cup, where England finished fourth. His final England appearance came on 7 July 1990.
Caps125
Goals0
England legacy
Joint No.1 on England's all-time appearances list
Player file
At a glance
- Born18 September 1949
- BirthplaceLeicester
- England debut25 November 1970 v East Germany
- Appearances125 Joint No.1 all-time
Major tournaments
1980 UEFA European Championship1982 FIFA World Cup1986 FIFA World Cup1988 UEFA European Championship1990 FIFA World Cup