Elliott Recalls 2000 EFL Cup Success At Wembley

- Matt Elliott represented Leicester City at an event to mark 50 years of EFL Cup finals being played at Wembley Stadium last month

- The former City centre-half and captain was joined by the likes of England manager Gareth Southgate and ex-team-mate Les Ferdinand

Elliott, who famously scored a brace for the Foxes during the 1999/2000 campaign to defeat Tranmere Rovers 2-1 at the old Wembley, was joined in the capital by the likes of England manager Gareth Southgate, former Chelsea defender Graeme Le Saux and ex-City team-mate Les Ferdinand. 

Organised by the Football League and The Times newspaper, stalwarts of winning sides through the years were invited to pose for a commemorative photo on the hallowed turf ahead of this year’s final between Premier League duo Manchester United and Southampton on Sunday 26 February.

Speaking to between catch-ups with former colleagues and adversaries of old, Elliott looked back to a memorable day for both himself and the Blue Army. “Back in the late 80s and through the 90s this was a regular experience to go down the M1 and sample this amazing stadium," he said.

“It was a special day in my career obviously. It’s the only trophy I won in my career. Memories are plentiful of that day. I got two goals and was at fault for Tranmere’s equaliser so I needed to go up the other end. But I got Man of the Match, lifted the trophy and got the medal. It’s a privilege to have been invited on behalf of the Club to look back on that day.” 

Meanwhile, John Nagle, head of policy at the EFL, added: “We’re here for a special commemorative photo ahead of the final this year which marks 50 years since the first final here in 1967. 

“We’ve got a number of the players and heroes who have made such an important contribution to finals at Wembley with us today. Matt was terrific that day for Leicester and it’s clearly a big day in Leicester’s history.”