How many of England’s 1966 World Cup winning team are still alive?
ENGLAND defeated West Germany 4-2 to win the World Cup in thrilling fashion in 1966 at Wembley Stadium.
It was the first and only time the Three Lions have won football’s biggest prize.
And the Three Lions are in mourning after another member of their winning team has died, with the news of Sir Bobby Charlton’s passing.
He won 106 England caps and scored 49 goals in the process.
He also made 758 appearances for Manchester United, bagging 249 goals throughout his illustrious career.
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How many England 1966 World Cup winners are still alive?
Just one member of England’s World Cup winning team from 1966 is still alive.
And that’s hat-trick hero from the final Sir Geoff Hurst.
In the 1966 World Cup, initially only the 11 players who played received medals.
Gordon Banks – goalkeeper died aged 81 in 2019
George Cohen – right-back died aged 83 in 2022
Ray Wilson – left-back died aged 83 in 2018
Nobby Stiles – defensive midfielder died aged 78 in 2020
Jack Charlton – defender died aged 85 in 2020
Bobby Moore – defender died aged 51 in 1993
Alan Ball – midfielder died aged 61 in 2007
Martin Peters – midfielder died aged 76 in 2019
Roger Hunt – forward died aged 83 in 2021
Sir Bobby Charlton – forward died aged 86 in 2023
England's route to the Euro 2024 final
ENGLAND began their Euros final campaign in Germany on June 16.
The team topped Group C despite only winning one match.
But that’s all behind them now as they prepare to take on Spain in the final on July 14.
Here’s their route to the final:
June 16 – vs Serbia: England win 1-0 with a goal from Jude Bellingham in the 13th minute.
June 20 – vs Denmark: Ended 1-1 after Harry Kane’s 18th minute strike was cancelled out by Morten Hjulmand.
June 25 – vs Slovenia: The match ended goalless but England topped the group with five points.
June 30 – vs Slovakia: In the last 16 clash Jude Bellingham saved England from being knocked out with a 91st minute equaliser. In extra time Harry Kane secured the win for the Three Lions.
July 6 – vs Switzerland: The quarter-final ended 1-1 after extra time with Bukayo Saka‘s reply to Breel Embolo’s strike. England won 5-3 on penalties.
July 10 – vs Netherlands: Another last gasp goal – this time by Ollie Watkins – saw England head into the final against Spain. Harry Kane scored from the spot to cancel out Xavi Simons’ 9th minute goal.
July 14 – vs Spain: England are in their first final on foreign soil and will be hoping to see off the challenge of Spain who won the Euros in 1964, 2008 and 2012.