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Richard Laverty

Tottenham legend Ledley King explains why his finest moment in an England shirt was also the beginning of the end for him

England defender Ledley King (R) looks dejected as the French team celebrate after winning their opening football match 2-1, 13 June 2004 at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. France and England are competing in Group B with Switzerland and Croatia.

Former England defender Ledley King has admitted his finest moment in an England shirt was also the beginning of the end for his Three Lions prospects, such was the depth in talent at centre-back at the time. 

Speaking to FourFourTwo, King reflected on starting for Sven-Goran Eriksson’s side in the opening game of Euro 2004 against France, but was replaced by Chelsea’s John Terry for the second game of the group stage. 

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