 On 15 May 1971, Banks was involved in a notorious incident with George Best who, while playing against England for Northern Ireland, flicked the ball out of Banks' hands and headed it into the net.The move was audacious, but was disallowed by the referee, who judged it to be dangerous play.Banks played his 73rd and final game for England on 27 May 1972, in a 1–0 win over Scotland at Hampden Park.