England Beat Wales (1948)

Full title reads: “ENGLAND BEAT WALES“. Birmingham, West Midlands. Start of the international football match between England and Wales, at Villa Park Football Ground, Birmingham - players entering field. General view of densely packed crowd at stadium. Towards, Wales attack - ball is centred to Jones and he shoots. Frank Swift on ground, fumbles ball and goes behind for corner. Close up shot of boys in crowd. Several shots of the match. Close up shot of man wearing bowler hat. Laurrie Scott injured in tackle with Clark. Close up shot of boys in crowd. Throw-in as Scott is assisted from field. Ball goes to Morris. Morris passes to Clark, who shoots. Swift punching clear, falls to ground injured. Swift being attended to. Close up shot of boy looking on. Back shot, Swift taking free kick. Ball goes to Tom Finney who dribbles and pushes forward to John Milburn. He shoots, ball past post. Crowd watching. Stanley Matthews in tussle with Alf Sherwood. He passes. Stanley Mortensen receiving ball, passes to Milb
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