International Career
Cherry won his first English cap on 24 March 1976 against Wales.
He became only the third England player to receive his marching orders in an international, when he was sent off against Argentina in 1977. He remains the only England player to be sent off in a friendly. Cherry lost two teeth after being punched in the mouth by Daniel Bertoni, who Cherry had felled with a nasty tackle from behind; Bertoni also received a red card.
He maintained his England career through the rest of the 1970s even after his mentor Revie left the job, but England did not qualify for the 1978 World Cup.
When England finally did qualify for a major tournament – their first in ten years – Cherry made the squad of 22 which travelled to Italy for the 1980 European Championships. His input on the pitch was limited, however, to a single substitute appearance against Spain in a group game. England were knocked out of the tournament at the same stage. It was to be his final cap.
Cherry made a total of 27 international appearances, including four as substitute. He was also captain for his penultimate cap against Austria in 1980.
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