17th May 1980 was a memorable day for Welsh football as Wales recorded their biggest ever win over the old enemy - and their first home win over England for 25 years. The historic game at Wrecsam's racecourse was former Wales international Mike England's first game in charge of the national team.The game also saw Wales debut their new adidas kit, which replaced the famous 70s admiral 'tram line' kit

The teams on that famous day - Wales : Dai Davies, Joey Jones, Paul Price, Brian Flynn, Peter Nicholas, Terry Yorath (capt), Leighton James, David Jones, Ian Walsh, David Giles, Mickey Thomas. Subs: Keith Pontin, Ian Rush, Ian Davies, Martin Thomas, Leighton Phillips. Manager - Mike England.

England : Ray Clemence, Trevor Cherry, Phil Neal, Phil Thompson (capt), Larry Lloyd, Glenn Hoddle, Steve Coppell, Trevor Brooking, Paul Mariner, Ray Kennedy, Peter Barnes. Subs : Kenny Sansom, Ray Wilkins, David Johnson, Dave Watson, Joe Corrigan. Manager - Ron Greenwood.

Wales goalscorers : Mickey Thomas 20, Ian Walsh 30, Leighton James 61, Phil Thompson (og) 67. England goalscorers : Paul Mariner 16.

Attendance 24,386.
Commentator - Brian Moore ITV.