Even with Stanley Matthews and Tom Finney operating, England could not make the breakthrough and their World Cup challenge was over. This was however the start of an international full-back pairing with Alf Ramsey, with the pair making fifteen appearances together.
England's World Cup challenge ended despite having prominent players like Stanley Matthews and Tom Finney on the field.  This led to a new partnership between Alf Ramsey and another player, who made fifteen appearances together.