Episode

Match of the Day: 8th September 1999: Euro 2000 qualifier: Poland v England

Name: Match of the Day: 8th September 1999: Euro 2000 qualifier: Poland v England
Released: 1999-09-08
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Gary Lineker, Jimmy Hill, John Motson, Barry Davies, Des Lynam

Match of the DaySeason 1999/20001999-09-08

Overview

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of this evening's crucial Euro 2000 qualifier between Poland and England in Warsaw, with analysis from former England captain David Platt.

Details

Series: Match of the Day
Season: Season 36
Episode: Episode 8
Air date: 1999-09-08
Runtime: 80 min

Episode context

8th September 1999: Euro 2000 qualifier: Poland v England is Episode 8 in Season 1999/2000 of Match of the Day. It aired on 1999-09-08. The runtime is 80 min.

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