Shilton, who went on to win a record 125 caps for his country, declined to be interviewed when contacted by the BBC.
However, Peter Reid, who Maradona sprinted away from on his way to slotting home his second goal, describes the shirt as a reminder of a special match.
Speaking at the National Football Museum in Manchester, the former midfielder recalled an intense build-up with the world’s media camped outside the team hotel for the first clash between the sides since the Falklands War earlier in the decade.
“When you put it all together – the handball, the second goal, who Maradona was – it’s an iconic game,” said Reid.
“[England manager] Bobby Robson wasn’t great with names. He called him Madonna.”
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