Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Peter Shilton showed great promise as a goalkeeper from an early age. He replaced World Cup winner Gordon Banks in goal for Leicester City when he was just aged 17. For most of the 1970s his main rival for the position of England goalkeeper was Ray Clemence, but the appointment of Bobby Robson as England coach in 1982 meant that Shilton became the automatic choice as England goalie every time.

Despite his obvious qualities, though, Shilton had his critics. Some blamed him for Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, when the short Argentinian managed to jump high and punch the ball past Shilton and into the net. And then, in the 1990 World Cup, more questions were asked of 40-year-old Shilton when, in the semi-final against West Germany, England went behind to a deflected free-kick that sailed over Shilton's head. Also, in the penalty shootout that ensued, Shilton decided to wait for every West German penalty to be struck before reacting to them. After England lost the shootout, some suggested that, had he speculated, he would have stood a better chance of making a save.

These criticisms, however, should not be allowed to obscure the fact that he was widely accepted as one of world football's most outstanding goalkeepers for many years. The 1990 World Cup marked the end of a very long England career in which he had accumulated 125 caps, more than any other player. He was awarded an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 1991. He was, without question, a dedicated professional who was appreciated by the many coaches he played for and the many players who relied on him as the last line of defence. Many young goalkeepers still name him as an inspiration.

Is England&#39;s most capped player, winning 125 caps as goalkeeper from 1970 to 1990.

Played for Leicester City (1966-1974), Stoke City (1974-1977), Nottingham Forest (1977-1982), Southampton (1982-1987), Derby County (1987-1992), Plymouth Argyle (1992-1995) (player/manager), Wimbledon (1995), Bolton Wanderers (1995), Coventry City (1995-1996), West Ham United (1996), and Leyton Orient (1996-1997).

His son, Sam, also became a professional footballer, playing as a midfielder/defender and made over 100 appearances for Hinckley United.

Astonishingly continued his playing career up until the age of 47, Shilton&#39;s
1,000th Football League game being the match between Leyton Orient and Brighton &amp; Hove Albion in December 1996. He played his 1,005th and final match in January 1997.

Became Bolton Wanderers oldest ever player when he appeared in their play-off semi final defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers in May 1995 at the age of 46.

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1986 Queen&#39;s Birthday Honours List and awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1991 Queen&#39;s Honours List for his services to Association Football.

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2024 King&#39;s New Years Honours List for his services to Association Football and to the Prevention of Gambling Harm in Colchester, Essex, England.

Trivia

Peter Shilton

Contribute to this page

More from this person

More to explore

Recently viewed