He set up the first goal in the game. In England's April 1975 European Championship qualifier against Cyprus, Thomas came on as a substitute and made both of England's remaining two goals in their 5–0 victory; his cross for the first of those two goals was his first touch of the game.
He scored the initial goal in the game. In England's April 1975 European Championship qualifying match against Cyprus, Thomas came on as a substitute and contributed to both of England's remaining two goals in their 5–0 victory; his cross for the first of those two goals was his first touch of the game.