Lineker takes England to semis England 3 Cameroon 2 aet World Cup quarter-final, Stadio San Paolo, Naples, Italy – July 1, 1990 ENGLAND were expected to trounce unfancied Cameroon.
But the skilful Africans proved more than a match for Bobby Robson’s men. David Platt gave England the lead but substitute Roger Milla won a penalty, converted by Lunde before Ekeke gave Cameroon a shock lead. It took two late penalties from Gary Lineker to get England out of jail and win through to face the Germans.
