Lot Essay
The above cap was awarded to Billy Wright and was purchased by the vendor at a charity auction.
England played two matches against the Soviet Union at Gothenburg during the 1958 World Cup Finals. The first match which was played on 8th June 1958 ended in a 2-2 draw, with Kevan and Finney scoring for England. The second game was played on 17th June 1958 and ended in a 1-0 win for the Soviet Union. It is unclear whether the above cap represents one or both of these matches.
England played two matches against the Soviet Union at Gothenburg during the 1958 World Cup Finals. The first match which was played on 8th June 1958 ended in a 2-2 draw, with Kevan and Finney scoring for England. The second game was played on 17th June 1958 and ended in a 1-0 win for the Soviet Union. It is unclear whether the above cap represents one or both of these matches.