England vs Argentina
The rivalry in pictures
England 2-1 Argentina
Wembley, May 1951
England captain Billy Wright exchanges pennants with Argentina captain Nebertol Yacono.
Argentina became the first international team other than Scotland to play England at Wembley.
England 3-1 Argentina
El Teniente, Chile, June 1962
After an international between the sides in Buenos Aires in 1953 was abandoned after 23 minutes due to rain, they next met at the 1962 World Cup in Chile, with England's win helping them edge out Argentina in the group stage thanks to a better goal average.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wembley, July 1966
Argentina landed their first win over England in a 1964 friendly tournament in the Maracana in Brazil - but there was nothing friendly about their World Cup quarter-final in 1966.
England boss Sir Alf Ramsey branded the Argentina team 'animals' and tried to prevent his players swapping shirts with their opponents at the end of the match.
Argentina were also incensed with how the game went, with their media naming it 'The theft of the Century'.
Argentina captain Antonio Rattin - who died on July 11 - was sent off for a second caution after just 33 minutes. He took almost 10 minutes to leave the field amid confusion around his sending off.
He eventually had to be escorted from the pitch - and the incident led to the introduction of yellow and red cards at the next World Cup.
Referee Rudolf Kritlin of West Germany also needed a police escort off the pitch - after an Argentina player had ripped his shirt during a confrontation at the final whistle.
Amid all that drama, it was Sir Geoff Hurst who scored the decisive goal with 13 minutes remaining - heading in to cap a fine England move - to send the World Cup hosts into the semi-finals.
Argentina were back at Wembley in May 1974 for a friendly. England were leading 2-0 but ended up drawing 2-2, with an Argentine referee awarding the visitors a penalty with five minutes remaining, from which Mario Kempes scored his second of the match.
Argentina were back at Wembley in May 1974 for a friendly. England were leading 2-0 but ended up drawing 2-2, with an Argentine referee awarding the visitors a penalty with five minutes remaining, from which Mario Kempes scored his second of the match.
England's Trevor Cherry is pictured here in June 1977 being led from Boca Juniors' pitch after being sent off along with Argentina's Daniel Bertoni after the pair clashed. Earlier in the game, Cherry had his two front teeth knocked out. The friendly finished 1-1.
England's Trevor Cherry is pictured here in June 1977 being led from Boca Juniors' pitch after being sent off along with Argentina's Daniel Bertoni after the pair clashed. Earlier in the game, Cherry had his two front teeth knocked out. The friendly finished 1-1.
Wembley Stadium. May 1980. England win 3-1 on a night where Diego Maradona makes his first appearance against them...
Maradona won Argentina a penalty when he was tripped by Kenny Sansom. Daniel Passarella converted but David Johnson had already struck twice for England by that point, with Kevin Keegan later adding a third.
Argentina 2-1 England
Azteca, June 1986
“A little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God”
Four minutes later, Maradona scored the 'Goal of the Century'.
It was an iconic performance which showed off two sides of the maverick genius, who would inspire his team to win that 1986 World Cup - and left England feeling cheated for decades to come.
David Batty and David Platt pictured with Argentina's Dario Franco at Wembley in May 1991. England blew a 2-0 lead to draw but won the three-team Challenge Cup ahead of Argentina and Soviet Union.
David Batty and David Platt pictured with Argentina's Dario Franco at Wembley in May 1991. England blew a 2-0 lead to draw but won the three-team Challenge Cup ahead of Argentina and Soviet Union.
Argentina 2-2 England (Argentina win 4-3 on pens)
St Etienne, June 1998
A World Cup last-16 clash which had it all.
After Gabriel Batistuta and Alan Shearer exchanged penalties, 18-year-old Michael Owen scored a stunning goal-of-the-tournament contender with just 16 minutes played.
Javier Zanetti levelled on the stroke of half-time from a clever Argentina free-kick - and then came David Beckham's infamous red card.
Two minutes into the second half, the midfielder and rising star of English football kicked out at Diego Simeone. Hero to villain.
Simeone later said his reaction had convinced the referee to send Beckham off. It would prove to be a defining moment in the life of the future England captain - who instantly became a target of abuse back home.
Sol Campbell had a goal controversially ruled out for the 10 men of England but, ultimately, they would be knocked out, with David Batty missing the decisive penalty in the shootout
England welcomed Argentina to Wembley in February 2000 for a friendly. After just 18 minutes David Beckham was booked for a high challenge on Diego Simeone. Pay back for France 98? That would come later...
England welcomed Argentina to Wembley in February 2000 for a friendly. After just 18 minutes David Beckham was booked for a high challenge on Diego Simeone. Pay back for France 98? That would come later...
Argentina 0-1 England
Sapporo, June 2002
Redemption for David Beckham.
Now England captain, he stepped up and showed nerves of steel to thump in a penalty moments before half-time.
England's 1-0 win in this group-stage game was described as "10 times better than [the 5-1 win over Germany in Munich]" by Paul Scholes.
Argentina failed to make the knockouts.
David Beckham shook hands with Diego Simeone before kick-off with their rivalry firmly in the spotlight.
Michael Owen was fouled by Mauricio Pochettino for England's penalty.
The release of emotion for Beckham after scoring the penalty was clear to see.
England 3-2 Argentina
Geneva, November 2005
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