The most famous betting slip in England can finally be cashed.
Twelve years ago, when Eddie Kirkland wared £100 at 100-1 on son Chris to play for England, he could hardly have expected it to become a national talking point.
Now, after a few false starts, Kirkland snr can march purposefully down to the bookmakers and collect £10,000 to go with the England shirt which represents one of the proudest days of his life.