Wayne Rooney is wearing a red Manchester United kit and looks dejected with his hands on his head. Cristiano Ronaldo is pictured in the background.Image source, Getty Images
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Southend United toppled the stars of Manchester United 20 years ago on 7 November 2006

ByLewis Adams, Essex and Warren Muggleton, BBC Essex Sport
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Twenty years ago, Southend United sent shockwaves through English football as they dumped Manchester United out of the Carling Cup.

A stunning 30-yard free-kick from Freddy Eastwood clinched victory over Sir Alex Ferguson's star-studded side featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, who were top of the Premier League.