Ron Greenwood (CBE) Born 11th Nov 1921 Died 8th Feb 2006

After England coach Don Revie's resignation in 1977, Greenwood was appointed first as caretaker manager of the national side, then full-time manager in December 1977. Under Greenwood, England qualified for the 1980 European Championship and then the 1982 World Cup, their first World Cup in 12 years. England came through the tournament unbeaten, but did not win enough games to progress beyond the second group stage. Greenwood resigned after the World Cup and retired from the game.. He was also awarded the CBE

Overall England Performance

Preceded by Don Revie(OBE)
Succeeded by Bobby Robson