 The two clubs had previously met at Wembley in May 1965 when Liverpool won the FA Cup for the first time, defeating Leeds 2–1 after extra time in the final.Having won the League championship and the FA Cup respectively in 1973–74, Revie and Shankly both left their clubs.On 4 July 1974, Revie was appointed as manager of the England national team in succession to Sir Alf Ramsey.