David Beckham’s sensational strike for Manchester United from inside his own half on the opening day of the 1996-97 season at Wimbledon was always regarded as the best of its kind.

That is until Wednesday afternoon.

Picking the ball up just outside his own penalty area, Sheffield Wednesday’s attacking midfielder Josh Windass drives forward before attempting an outrageous attempt from just outside his own centre circle.

Remarkably, the ball travels more than 50 yards in a perfect arc and drops over retreating Derby County goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom before falling perfectly into the corner of the goal.

It was Windass’s 50th goal for Wednesday and his fifth in his past five games as his team recorded a comfortable 4-2 victory over Derby County at Hillsborough.

His previous claim to fame was scoring the only goal in the last minute of the League One play-off final against Barnsley to gain Wednesday promotion to the Championship in 2023.

Josh is the son of former striker Dean Windass, who played for Bradford and who helped hometown club Hull City earn promotion to the Premier League in 2008.

Seven classic goals from behind the halfway line

Harry Kane

Bayern Munich v Darmstadt, 2023

Kemar Roofe

Rangers v Standard Liege, 2020

Wayne Rooney

Everton v West Ham, 2017

Charlie Adam

Stoke City v Chelsea, 2015

Xabi Alonso

Liverpool v Newcastle, 2006

Rivaldo

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, 1998

David Beckham

Manchester United vs Wimbledon, 1996