Sir Geoff Hurst and England fans recall 1966 World Cup glory exactly 60 years on

On the 60th anniversary of England's 1966 World Cup victory, hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst, now 84, reflects on being stopped by fans who share their memories of the historic day. The Mirror reports from a Budweiser event at Hendon Hall, the team's pre-final hotel. Fans and families of the '66 heroes recount personal stories: Nobby Stiles' son John reveals his father feared being dropped before Sir Alf Ramsey insisted he would play; fan Peter Laurence recalls listening to the final on a ferry to Calais and celebrating with Germans. The article captures the enduring significance of July 30, 1966, when England beat West Germany 4-2 at Wembley, with Bobby Moore lifting the Jules Rimet trophy.

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Sir Geoff Hurst and England fans recall 1966 World Cup glory exactly 60 years onMirror - FootballWesternJul 29, 11:32 AM UTC

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