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Hurst, Geoff

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Geoff Hurst's unique hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final catapulted him to international superstardom and changed his life forever. Now, in this updated edition of his long-awaited and bestselling autobiography, he recalls England's greatest sporting moment, and reveals the inside story of what it was like playing with and against some of the greatest names in history - Pele, Moore, Beckenbauer and Charlton. His assessment of today's superstars, packed with insight from one of the game's true legends, must be read, as England look to the future with an exciting young squad.

1966 And All That : My Autobiography

Biographies & Memoirs

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World Champions: Relive the Glorious Summer of 1966

Sports & Outdoors

Biographies

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FOUR FOR ENGLAND. THREE FOR HURST. 'Images of us celebrating have taken their place in the nation's photo album. Trophy aloft, smiling into our future. Banksy, George, Jack, Mooro, Ray, Nobby, Bally, Bobby, Martin, Roger. My ten teammates. My old friends. They've now all gone. Heroes from an era that is slipping into sepia.' But it isn't all over. Not yet. One of them is still here, and before he goes, Geoff wanted to get down his final thoughts about 1966. He talks about Alf Ramsay - his vision, his drive, his loyalty. Also his shyness, even awkwardness. About his teammates, about Jimmy Greaves - hard workers, cool heads, dedicated pros. Geoff tells their collective story, digging below the surface, reflecting on their victory, its impact on their lives. It was a bittersweet onward journey for the Boys of '66. Their legacy was squandered and their team uncelebrated. But the eleven of them shared something that no other Englishman has ever experienced. Here Geoff brings them all together, one last time, to see them make history.

Last Boy of '66: My Story of England's World Cup Winning Team

Ebury Spotlight

Sir Geoff Hurst, MBE, was knighted in 1998 for his contributions to soccer, including his World Cup winning hat-trick for England against West Germany at Wembley in 1966. He enjoyed a season with the Seattle Sounders in the twilight of his career.
In this brilliant new book, Sir Geoff risks controversy as he narrows down soccer's greats—from Maradona to Messi; Beckenbauer to Beckham; Pelé to Klinnsman—to a select fifty. Bringing many firsthand tales of former teammates and rivals, he gives his take on history's greatest players.

Geoff Hurst's 50 Greatest Footballers of All Time

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