It was a goal that lit up a tournament and a nation while perfectly encapsulating the talents of the best footballer of his generation.
Paul Gascoigne’s incredible strike for England against Scotland in Euro 96 was one of the best goals ever seen at the famous old stadium.
It came 21 years ago today, and summed up the feelgood factor surrounding Terry Venables’ side as the tournament unfolded.
Beforehand, an alcohol-related "dentist-chair" stunt in a Hong Kong bar during England's preparations had put Gascoigne on the front pages of the newspapers back in the UK.
A chaotic night out resulted in Teddy Sheringham, Steve McManaman, Darren Anderton and Gazza featuring in pictures splashed all over the British press.
Soaked in booze and with clothing torn, Gazza was branded “disgraceful” and a “drunk oaf with no pride”.
Yet the beleaguered lads charmed a nation when they hit the hallowed Wembley turf and Gazza produced the kind of wonder goal only he was capable of against the Auld Enemy.
England needed to recover from a disappointing 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their opening game that exacerbated the criticism of the players.
Recognising that his side was not dominating possession enough to threaten, Venables brought on midfielder Jamie Redknapp at half-time.
Eight minutes into the second half, Redknapp was involved in the move that resulted in Gary Neville crossing for Shearer to open the scoring with a header.
Gary McAllister’s spot-kick was saved by David Seaman after the ball had inexplicably moved – Uri Gellar later claiming responsibility – on the spot as the midfielder took his run-up.
Barely 60 seconds later, England burst forward and Darren Anderton cushioned the ball inside from the left flank and there was Gascoigne, still with plenty of work to do to even fashion a goalscoring opportunity.
But in true Gazza fashion, he brilliantly flicked the ball over Colin Hendry’s head and hit a brilliant right-foot volley into the net past Rangers team-mate Andy Goram.
BBC match commentator John Motson said at the time: "Surely now the match is won for England? And if it is, it will be remembered for the goal by Gascoigne, and the save by Seaman which preceded it.
"He volleyed it majestically. One of the great Wembley goals. Mesmeric stuff by the 29-year-old who has been in so many headlines this week.
"One called him the guzzler. But now he's putting it down other people's throats."
Cue one of the most famous goal celebrations in English football history.
Gazza flung himself to the ground as teammates squirted water into his mouth to recreate the dentist’s chair shot that had sparked uproar.
Venables’ boys had developed a siege mentality in the face of press criticism and had a special act planned out if Gazza netted against the Scots.
A swashbuckling display from Sheringham and Alan Shearer saw the Dutch dispatched 4-1 as Wembley rocked.
Then Spain were beaten on penalties – still England’s only tournament shootout win – before a titanic semi-final with Germany.
But for Gazza himself not being an inch taller, a golden goal 2-1 win over the old enemy would have catapulted the Three Lions into the final.
Instead his agonising miss in front of an empty net, followed by Gareth Southgate's spot-kick miss, left England empty-handed.
Yet Gascoigne’s goal remains iconic and Hendry later recalled: "You've got to hold your hand up at times and say it was a great piece of skill."
