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In 1996, Alex Ferguson was in desperate need of a worthy adversary. Nobody realised the answer would come from Japan

A year before he laid waste to South Africa at the Oval, Devon Malcolm bowled an even faster spell to beat Australia

Three unlikely title challengers who didn't quite go all the way

A series decider between England and South Africa in 1998, and the mother of all slugfests

The last great goal at the old Wembley was a Batigolazo that shattered Arsenal

John Barnes' imperious solo goal against the leaders QPR in 1987 showcased one of football's greatest qualities

Eric Cantona's screamer against Arsenal helped United to another Double that confirmed Alex Ferguson as the undisputed down of English football

Tony Gray is the only man to average less than 20 in both Tests and ODIs. So why did he play so few of them?

Jamaica 1986: probably the scariest Test England have ever played