Are any of the England 1966 team still alive?
And now there are just three. The death on Monday of Roger Hunt leaves only Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Bobby Charlton and George Cohen from the team that started the 1966 World Cup final and reinforces the increasingly sad realisation that our greatest football achievement is fading ever further into history.
Who scored England in 1966?
The England squad was led by team captain, central defender Bobby Moore and the winning goals were scored by just two players; Martin Peters and legendary hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst. Hurst sealed England’s victory that day, scoring the two extra-time goals that won England the 1966 World Cup title.
Who was the captain of the England football team in 1966?
Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore OBE
Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore OBE (12 April 1941 – 24 February 1993) was an English professional footballer. He most notably played for West Ham United, captaining the club for more than ten years, and was the captain of the England national team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
Who was the commentator in the 1966 World Cup?
commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme
“There were so many more good players around, and the game was much more friendly.” Football commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme talks about the 1966 World Cup and the differences between those days and the 1990s.
How many members of 1966 team are alive?
Three members of England’s 1966 World Cup team are still alive. They are as follows: Bobby Charlton is currently 84 years old. The iconic footballer was diagnosed with dementia late last year, which his wife revealed in an interview with The Telegraph.
Where was Bobby Moore buried?
March 2, 1993
Bobby Moore/Date of burial
Were there subs in the 1966 World Cup?
There were no substitutes in those days so Hurst was compelled to sit and watch England progress, at first unsteadily, and then growing in confidence, as they moved through the group phase. A goalless draw against Uruguay was followed by victories over Mexico and France.
Did the commentator say they think it’s all over?
BBC Sport looks back to the final few moments of the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley, when England’s Geoff Hurst completed his hat-trick against West Germany and BBC commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme uttered his famous line: “Some people are on the pitch, they think it’s all over.
Who is the footballer with the last name Carragher?
For the surname, see Carragher (surname). James Lee Duncan Carragher (/ ˈkærəɡər /; born 28 January 1978) is an English football pundit and former footballer who played as a defender for Premier League club Liverpool during a career which spanned 17 years.
When did Jamie Carragher start playing for Liverpool?
Carragher started his career at the Liverpool Academy, making his professional debut in the 1996–97 season, and becoming a first team regular the following season.
When did Jamie Carragher retire from international football?
He represented England at UEFA Euro 2004 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup, before announcing his retirement from international football in 2007. He did, however, temporarily come out of retirement in order to represent England at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, before retiring again with 38 senior England caps.
When did Jamie Carragher score his 7th own goal?
On 24 October 2010, Carragher scored his seventh own goal in the Premier League. Only Richard Dunne, with ten, has scored more. Weeks later, Carragher dislocated his shoulder in a 2–1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, the same game being his 450th Premier League appearance for Liverpool.