Peter Shilton World Cup. England accomplished going through the whole qualifying campaign undefeated. By the time they played Mexico in an acclimatisation match prior to the competition, Shilton was 80 games into his England career, having beaten Banks' record for a goalkeeper of 73 caps the previous year against Turkey. At the World Cup itself, England started slowly, losing the opening group match to Portugal and then drawing against outsiders Morocco, during which time Robson was led off injured and Wilkins was sent off. In their absences, Shilton was handed the captaincy as England found their form to defeat Poland 3–0 in
Leicester City F.C. the first cap being won while with Leicester City. Players listed in bold are current Leicester City players. Includes competitive appearances only. Current players in bold. Includes competitive appearances only. Current players in bold. The following players have been nominated for the Ballon d'Or while playing for Leicester; the award is also referred to as the World or European Footballer of the Year. The following players have been named the PFA Player of the Year whilst playing for Leicester: The following players have been named the FWA Footballer of the Year whilst playing for Leicester: The following players have won