On the 18 September, 1949, former goalkeeper, Peter Shilton, OBE, was born in Leicester.

Considered by pundits as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and as one of England’s greatest ever keepers players.

With 125 caps, Shilton currently holds the record for playing the most games for England, and the all-time record of 1,390 for competitive appearances in world football.

Shilton also represented England at the UEFA Euro 1980, the 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 1986 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 1988, and the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He made his World Cup finals debut at the age of 32, played in 17 finals matches, and shares the record of 10 clean sheets in World Cup finals matches.

Despite playing at a lower level, Shilton impressed England manager Alf Ramsey sufficiently to give him his debut in England’s win 3-1 against East Germany in 1970.

Shilton was a 13-year-old pupil at King Richard III Boys School, Leicester, when he started training as a schoolboy Leicester City in 1963. And in 1966, the 16-year-old Shilton made his debut for against Everton. 

His 30-year career included spells at 11 clubs and he had the distinction of playing over 100 league games for five clubs. During his spell with Nottingham Forest, Shilton won the First Division championship, two European Cups, a UEFA Super Cup, and the Football League Cup.

18 September, 2019