Sir Geoff Hurst, the only surviving member England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, sends a message to the Three Lions as Gareth Southgate's side bid for Euro 2024 glory
8 months, 1 week ago

Sir Geoff Hurst, the only surviving member England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, sends a message to the Three Lions as Gareth Southgate's side bid for Euro 2024 glory

Daily Mail  

Sir Geoff Hurst has sent the England squad a message of support as Gareth Southgate's side bid for Euro 2024 glory on Sunday against Spain. Sir Geoff Hurst has sent the England squad a message of support for the Euro 2024 final Boss Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane will be hoping to lead England to the European Championship title Hurst, 82, is expected to watch the final at home and sent a message wishing the team 'all the best' Hurst took to social media to wish England luck as they bid to win the European Championship for the first time. Speaking ahead of Euro 2024, Hurst expressed his belief that Southgate's squad is the best group of players England have had since 1966. England are competing in their second straight European Championship final, after falling short at Euro 2020 Hurst's hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final led England to their only major senior men's honour 'Every time I see a picture or see a game we played, I feel extreme sadness.

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Daily Mail  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

How Southgate hopes the lessons of 1966 can inspire success at Euro 2024

The Independent  

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

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New York Times  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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The Independent  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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Daily Mail  

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Jimmy Greaves: England’s goalscoring ‘genius’ who missed their greatest triumph
3 years, 6 months ago

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The Independent  

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Who were England’s 1966 World Cup team? Gareth Southgate’s England hope to emulate heroes
3 years, 8 months ago

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The Independent  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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The Independent  

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England plans celebration of 1000th international match
5 years, 4 months ago

England plans celebration of 1000th international match

The Hindu  

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6 years, 1 month ago

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Daily Mail  

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6 years, 6 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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FIFA World Cup 2018: ‘Gareth Southgate led by example at Aston Villa’
6 years, 8 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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6 years, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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6 years, 8 months ago

1966 World Cup final hero Geoff Hurst admits he sees similarities between himself and Harry Kane

Daily Mail  

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6 years, 9 months ago

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CNN  

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6 years, 10 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Reaction to Capello's England squad selection
14 years, 9 months ago

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The Independent  

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