The Blizzard: England 2-0 Scotland, 1996
A few days ahead of the game\u2019s 24th anniversary, comedian Mark Watson joins us to remember one of England\u2019s most iconic victories on today\u2019s episode of the Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard.
As Jonathan frantically scrambled from a university exam to catch the game, Terry Venables\u2019 England side prepared for a crucial game in Group A of Euro 96. After the infamous night out in Hong Kong ahead of the tournament, then the disappointing 1-1 draw with Switzerland in the opening game, a win was crucial for the hosts. Mark, Jonathan and Marcus revel in their heady memories of a glorious summer of football \u2013 perhaps best encapsulated by Paul Gascoigne\u2019s moment of genius as he nonchalantly flicks the ball over Colin Hendry\u2019s head and smashes it home. Magical stuff.
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