vs. Scotland, adidas label, applied logo, crest, and number 10 verso, long sleeved

Note: Possibly worn by François Van der Elst or Erwin Vandenbergh.

The Bertie Auld Collection.

François Van der Elst, fondly known as "Swat," was a legendary Belgian footballer, who played most prominently for R.S.C. Anderlecht.

He joined the club in 1969, scoring more than 100 goals during his 11 year tenure. Anderlecht were a dominant force in Belgium during the 1970s, with Van der Elst helping the team win two Belgian First Division titles, four Belgian Cups, two Belgian League Cups, two European Cup Winners’ Cups and two European Super Cups.

His prowess on the international stage saw the winger net 14 times in 44 games, helping the team claim second place in the 1980 UEFA European Championships. In qualifying for the tournament, Van der Elst scored twice in a 3-1 win over Scotland at Hampden Park in 1979.

Van der Elst tragically passed away in 2017, aged 62, however his contributions to the sport, both domestically and internationally, remain etched in football history. His honours, including domestic and international titles, league top scorer awards, and individual nominations, speak volumes about his exceptional talent and dedication to the beautiful game.

Another prolific striker, Erwin Vandenbergh was six times top goal scorer in the Belgian topflight between 1979 and 1991. The first three of these was with Lierse, the next two with Anderlecht (where he joined after the departure of Van der Elst), and the last with Gent. In 1980, he was European to goal scorer with 39 in 34 games.

He was also an international regular, with 48 caps and 20 goals. One of these was a memorable winning strike against Argentina in the opening match of the 1982 World Cup in Spain.

During this game against Scotland, Vandenbergh would score the opening goal.