Between the penalty heartaches of Euro 96 and the 1998 World Cup came Le Tournoi de France, England’s fondly remembered triumph.

Here, the PA news agency looks back at the mini-tournament, which saw England lift the trophy on June 10, 1997.

A new beginning

Hoddle's England briefly had the look of world beaters.
Hoddle’s England briefly had the look of world beaters (Adam Butler/PA)

England 2 Italy 0

Ian Wright scored England's first goal against the Azzurri.
Ian Wright scored England’s first goal against the Azzurri (Sean Dempsey/PA)

France 0 England 1

Alan Shearer celebrates the winning goal against France.
Alan Shearer celebrates the winning goal against France (Sean Dempsey/PA)

Brazil 1 England 0

World Cup disappointment

David Beckham sees red at the World Cup.
David Beckham sees red at the World Cup (Adam Butler/PA)

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