Forty years ago, a small man from Buenos Aires punched a football into an English net, announced that it had been done by the hand of God and then, four minutes later, ran through most of England to score one of the finest goals the sport has produced.England did get a measure of revenge in 2002. David Beckham scored from the penalty spot, England won 1-0 and Argentina went home early. What England have never done since 1966 is knock Argentina out of a World Cup.Tonight, at half past midnight, in Atlanta, they get another chance.

England and Argentina renew their longstanding football rivalry with a World Cup final place at stake.

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