When did Ray Houghton score against England?

1988
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Where is Ray Houghton now?

Houghton now works as a pundit on the game, working for outlets such as RTÉ in Ireland, and talkSPORT, Sky Sports, Sportsxchange in the UK and LFC TV. Since 2002 he has also worked for Sports Interactive as a consultant on their game Football Manager.

Who scored Republic of Ireland’s only goal in their Euro 88 group stage win over England in Stuttgart?

Houghton’s goal, though, would soon turn the Irish public’s apathy into ardor. The Charlton era was two years old, but 12 June 1988 marked the beginning of a golden period.

Where was Ray Houghton born?

Glasgow, United KingdomRay Houghton / Place of birth

Who stuck the ball in the English net?

Ray Houghton
It was 30 years ago today that the Republic of Ireland played their first game at a major international football tournament, Euro 88 in Germany.

Which Irish player scored against England?

Ireland’s First Competitive Match Against England Dermot Curtis scored Ireland’s consolation goal after 56 minutes however the English had already established an unassailable four goal lead at this stage.

What age is Ray Houghton?

60 years (January 9, 1962)Ray Houghton / Age

Who did Ray Houghton play for?

Ray Houghton – Introduction It was while playing for Oxford that newly appointed Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton gave him his first Irish cap. With this elevated profile Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish moved to sign him for the Anfield club in late 1987 for a fee of £825,000.

Who knocked England from Euro 88?

The ball deflected into his path and he delivered a looping header which spun into the right corner of the Irish net with nine minutes remaining just after Paul McGrath hit a Dutch post with a header. In the other game, the Soviets soundly thrashed England.

Who won the 1988 European Championship?

Netherlands national football teamUEFA Euro 1988 / Champion

Why did Ray Houghton play for Ireland?

“People ask me how I made the choice between Ireland and Scotland when I was born in a tenement in Castlemilk and played football out the back with little Arthur Graham who was a neighbour and is still a friend,” says Houghton.

When did Ireland beat England in football?

21 September 1949
On 21 September 1949 at Goodison Park, Liverpool, the home of Everton, England were defeated 2–0 by Ireland in a friendly international….1949 England v Ireland football match.

Event International friendly
Date 21 September 1949
Venue Goodison Park, Liverpool
Referee Jack Mowat (Scotland)
Attendance 51,047