1954–55 British Home Championship
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The 1954–55 football tournament played between the British Home Nations during the 1954–55 football season. It was won by a strong England side which included players such as Johnny Haynes and Nat Lofthouse as well as future manager Don Revie. England and Scotland, had competed at the 1954 FIFA World Cup in the summer before the tournament began and both teams had struggled, eventually being knocked out by Uruguay, Scotland by a 7–0 margin.
England began the tournament as favourites and proved their status with a simple victory over
hat trick in a 3–2 victory. England had by this time taken the championship with a comprehensive demolition of Scotland 7–2 in their final match, Dennis Wilshaw
claiming four of the goals.
Table
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 England (C)
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 6 |
 Scotland
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | −4 | 3 |
 Wales
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 2 |
 Ireland
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 1 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points. The points system worked as follows: 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) points. The points system worked as follows: 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
(C) Champions
Results
| Scotland | 2–2 | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
Jimmy Davidson Bobby Johnstone |
Billy Bingham Billy McAdams |
| England | 3–2 | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Bentley 3 | John Charles 2 |
| England | 7–2 | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Wilshaw 4 Nat Lofthouse 2 Don Revie |
Report (Page 4) | Lawrie Reilly Tommy Docherty |
| Ireland | 2–3 | Wales |
|---|---|---|
Jimmy Walker |
John Charles 3 |
References
- Guy Oliver (1992). The Guinness Record of World Soccer. Guinness. ISBN 0-85112-954-4.
