Episode
Match of the Day: 17th August 2005: International Friendly
Overview
Highlights of England's friendly against Denmark in Copenhagen as Sven-Goran Eriksson 's men prepare for next month's crucial World Cup qualifiers away to Wales and Northern Ireland.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 42
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2005-08-17
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
17th August 2005: International Friendly is Episode 4 in Season 2005/06 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2005-08-17. The runtime is 80 min.
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Episode 3: 13th August 2005
The waiting is over: as the Premiership season gets under way, Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's eight games. While Goodison's prodigal son Wayne Rooney returns to Everton in Manchester United colours and European champions Liverpool travel to Middlesbrough, other action includes Sunderland's return to the top flight in a home game against Charlton, and play-off winners West Ham's clash with Blackburn.
Episode 5: 20th August 2005
New signing Edgar Davids makes his White Hart Lane Premiership debut as Spurs face Middlesbrough. Also Liverpool take on Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers are at home against Fulham, while Newcastle United host West Ham at St James' Park.
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Episode 7: 27th August 2005
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Episode 9: 10th September 2005
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Episode 10: 17th September 2005
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Episode 11: 24th September 2005
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Episode 12: 1st October 2005
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Episode 13: 8th October 2005: World Cup Qualifier: Northern Ireland v Wales
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