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Tomorrow’s clash with Portugal will be England’s 50th game at the new Wembley Stadium

England have gone through four managers over the nine years and witnessed some memorable games at the stadium

TOMORROW’s fixture against Portugal will mark England men’s 50th game at the new Wembley stadium.

A lot has happened since 2007: Wayne Rooney became England’s highest ever goalscorer with 52 in 110 games, eclipsing Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker.

England have gone through four managers: Steve McClare, Fabio Capello, Stuart Pearce and now Roy Hodgson.

England suffered a first loss at the stadium to Germany after a fumble by keeper Paul Robinson
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England suffered a first loss at the stadium to Germany after a fumble by keeper Paul Robinson
Arguably the most memorable game came against Scotland in 2013, with England snatching a 3-2 victory
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Arguably the most memorable game came against Scotland in 2013, with England snatching a 3-2 victory

Over these nine years, their most resounding victory came against Andorra in 2009.

Rooney, Lampard, Defoe and Crouch all scored in a thrilling 6-0 win.

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The cruellest defeat was inflicted by Chile in 2013.

Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez scored twice and punished a dejected England.

Rooney became England's highest ever goalscorer in 2015, overtaking Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker
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Rooney became England's highest ever goalscorer in 2015, overtaking Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker
David Beckham sets up a John Terry header in a routine 2-0 win against the USA in 2008
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David Beckham sets up a John Terry header in a routine 2-0 win against the USA in 2008Credit: Getty Images

Arguably the most memorable fixture, however, was England’s 3-2 victory against Scotland in the 2013 friendly.

Rickie Lambert scored with his first touch in international football, and England came from behind twice to see off their rivals.

Frank Lampard converts a free kick in a comfortabe 3-0 victory against Belarus in 2009
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Frank Lampard converts a free kick in a comfortabe 3-0 victory against Belarus in 2009Credit: Getty Images
Steve McClaren was the first manager to lead England at new Wembley, but was sacked when they failed to qualify for the 2008 Euros
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Steve McClaren was the first manager to lead England at new Wembley, but was sacked when they failed to qualify for the 2008 EurosCredit: Getty Images
Fabio Capello succeeded him but resigned in 2012 over a dispute with the FA
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 Fabio Capello succeeded him but resigned in 2012 over a dispute with the FACredit: Getty Images

The new Wembley stadium was completed in 2007. With 90,000 seats, it is the second largest in Europe and the largest in the United Kingdom.

Tomorrow’s game will kick off 7.45pm and marks England’s last warm-up game before Euro 2016.

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