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Scotland & England, Part 3:
Two Great Captains

Scotland Captain George Young and England Captain Billy Wright leading out their football teams at Wembley Stadium

Scotland and Rangers footballer George Young (left) and England and Wolves Captain Billy Wright (1924 - 1994) leading out their respective national teams at Wembley Stadium, London.

This game was a disappointing one for Scotland, losing two one, after leading at half time. Reflecting the popularity of the fixture, over 97,000 people watched this game.

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