England are shocked by the Mighty Magyars and the country looks in wonder at Puskas' drag-back. 1977, the Netherlands win 2-0 at Wembley and the crowd gasps as Cruyff demonstrates his special turn. Through the 70s and 80s Tony Currie, Stan Bowles, Frank Worthington, Matt Le Tissier and Glenn Hoddle win but a handful of caps between them.
We've learnt though, haven't we?
2017 - Mesut Ozil is lazy.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."