On 15 May 1957, Matthews became the oldest player ever to represent England, when at 42 years and 104 days old he turned out for the victory over the Danes in Copenhagen.[1] Despite calls by the press for him to be included in the 1958 World Cup squad, this time the selectors did not bow to the pressure.[129] Yet after 23 years, nobody would ever enjoy a longer career with the England team.