Bulgaria’s best ever footballer scored a fantastic solo goal against
England in 1968 but died in a car crash three years later
When England and Bulgaria were drawn in the same Euro 2020 qualifying group last December there was one player who was particularly excited about facing England.
Bulgaria may not have much hope of qualifying for next year’s tournament after defeats by the Czech Republic and Kosovo in June but the captain, Ivelin Popov, is hoping to draw inspiration from one of the most famous players in the country’s history before their game at Wembley.