1952–53 British Home Championship

The tournament saw a last minute goal by Lawrie Reilly in the final game at Wembley which salvaged a draw and thus a share in the trophy for Scotland.England began with a draw against a combative Irish team in a game which finished 2–2.The Scots however were able to narrowly beat Wales in Cardiff, taking the lead after the first round.The final matches saw a battling Wales side defeat the Irish in Belfast, ending Ireland's lively hopes for the trophy and gaining some pride in the two points necessary to match Ireland.England and Scotland played out the final match knowing that the winner would take the trophy, but that a draw would share it between them as goal difference was not yet used to determine position.

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