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Jonny Wilkinson's World Cup Winning Drop Goal

England's greatest sporting achievement since 1966 and the most pressured kick in rugby history.

2003 · 22 November

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With 26 seconds remaining in extra time of the Rugby World Cup final against Australia in Sydney, Jonny Wilkinson struck a drop goal with his right foot to give England a 20-17 victory. England's first World Cup. Wilkinson had become so focused on his left foot that his right was "good enough." It was perfect.

England's greatest sporting achievement since 1966 and the most pressured kick in rugby history.

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