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The Victory Shield 2005 was the 60th edition of the Victory Shield, an annual football tournament competed for by the Under 16 level teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. It was held from 6 October to 25 November 2006 and was shared by England and Wales.
| Country | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| England | Deva Stadium | 5,376 |
| England | New Bucks Head | 6,300 |
| Northern Ireland | Ballymena Showgrounds | 5,200 |
| Scotland | Rugby Park | 18,128 |
| Wales | Belle Vue | 3,800 |
| Wales | Richmond Park | 3,000 |
| Teams | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
 Wales | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
 Northern Ireland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Scotland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 – 1 | Scotland |
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| England | 4 – 0 | Wales |
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| Report |
| England | 0 – 1 | Northern Ireland |
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| Scotland | 1 – 2 | England |
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