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The win left many images imprinted forever more on Englishmen’s minds.
I LOVE 1966
TV

World Cup Final


The World Cup Final

Surely everyone knows about this one? England v West Germany, dodgy Russian linesman, 2-2 in normal time, Geoff Hurst, "They think it's all over..."

The final was played before a packed Wembley with a capacity crowd of 96,924 in attendance. The England manager Alf Ramsey caused a sensation before kick-off, by leaving out star striker Jimmy Greaves, despite his return from injury. Instead he kept together the winning combination up-front of Hurst and Liverpool’s Roger Hunt, Greaves was distraught.

The match kicked off and England had the worst start imaginable, but the boys went on to clinch it. Final score 4-2 after extra time.

Bobby Moore is climbing the famous Wembley steps to collect the trophy from the Queen. There are unbelievable scenes of celebration. Bobby Moore carried aloft by the team, Nobby Stiles dances a jig with the World Cup in his hand.



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