Notable victories during his era were 10-0 away to Portugal in 1947, 4-0 away to Italy in 1948, 4-2 at home to Brazil in 1956 and 9-3 at home to Scotland in 1961. Notable defeats were United States v England (1950 FIFA World Cup) in the 1950 World Cup and England 3-6 Hungary (1953 association football friendly) when England lost their unbeaten home record to a foreign team, followed by a Hungary 7-1 England (1954 association football friendly) in 1954.. Which defeat occurred first, United States v England (FIFA World Cup) or England v Hungary (associated football friendly)