England archive · Midfielder · 1976–1986
Ray Wilkins
Ray Wilkins won 84 caps for England between 1976 and 1986, 19th on the all-time appearance list, and scored three goals. Born in Hillingdon on 14 September 1956, the midfielder made his debut against Italy on 28 May 1976.
Wilkins was selected for three major tournaments: Euro 1980, where England went out in the group stage, the 1982 World Cup, where they exited in the second group stage, and the 1986 World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals. His final England appearance came on 12 November 1986.
Wilkins was selected for three major tournaments: Euro 1980, where England went out in the group stage, the 1982 World Cup, where they exited in the second group stage, and the 1986 World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals. His final England appearance came on 12 November 1986.
Caps84
Goals3
England legacy
No.19 on England's all-time appearances list
Player file
At a glance
- Born14 September 1956
- BirthplaceHillingdon
- England debut28 May 1976 v Italy
- Appearances84 No.19 all-time
Major tournaments
1980 UEFA European Championship1982 FIFA World Cup1986 FIFA World Cup
Every England goal
Ray Wilkins's goals
Goals3In our match records
Matches scored in3Of 84 caps
Hat-tricks0Three or more in a match
Opponents3Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Northern Ireland
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Belgium
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Austria
- First England goal
- v Austria, 13 June 1979 · International friendly
- Latest
- v Northern Ireland, 23 February 1982 · British Home Championship
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 23 Feb 1982 |
England 4–0 Northern IrelandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 85' |
| 2 | 12 Jun 1980 |
Belgium 1–1 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Group 2 |
UEFA European Championship · Group 2 | 26' |
| 1 | 13 Jun 1979 |
Austria 4–3 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 64' |