In May 1961, and with the World Cup in
Just to make things somewhat more difficult for them they were both played out of position with Angus at left-back and Miller taking the right-half slot. Despite that, both played well on their debuts and
Many Burnley players struggled to win the England recognition that they deserved and neither Angus nor Miller were ever selected again despite their impressive showings and they were left to concentrate on keeping the Clarets at the top of the league.
Many fine judges expected the pair, along with John Connelly and Ray Pointer, to be part of
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England lined up: Ron Springett (Sheffield Wednesday), Jimmy Armfield (Blackpool), John Angus (Burnley), Brian Miller (Burnley), Peter Swan (Sheffield Wednesday), Ron Flowers (Wolves), Bryan Douglas (Blackburn), Jimmy Greaves (Chelsea), Gerry Hitchens (Aston Villa), Johnny Haynes (Fulham), Bobby Charlton (Manchester United).