Anzac ‘Soccer Ashes’ trophy found after vanishing for 69 years

Recovery of small wooden trophy housing a razor case carried at Gallipoli sparks calls for prize to be used for future trans-Tasman football clashes

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After vanishing 69 years ago an Australian sporting treasure has been discovered in mint condition in a suburban garage.

The unlikely find of the Anzac Soccer Ashes" trophy has sparked calls for the long-lost prize to be used for future trans-Tasman football clashes.