England's FIFA World Cup winner Martin Peters dies aged 76

Former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder Martin Peters, who scored England's second goal in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany, has died aged 76 following a long battle against Alzheimer's disease. “Everyone at West Ham United is deeply saddened by the tragic news that legendary Hammer Martin Peters MBE has died at the age of 76,” West Ham United said in a statement. Our Joint-Chairmen would like to express their deep sadness at the tragic loss of Martin Peters, one of the greatest figures in the 125-year history of our club.https://t.co/vSuoTbcLng — West Ham United December 21, 2019 “The 1966 World Cup winner passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Saturday morning, following a long and courageous battle with illness.” Peters, who won 67 England caps and scored 20 goals, is the fifth member of England's World Cup winning side to pass away after Alan Ball, Ray Wilson, Gordon Banks and Moore. A statement from Peters' family said: “A beloved husband, dad and grandad, and a kind, gentle and private man, we are devastated by his loss but so very proud of all that he achieved and comforted by the many happy memories we shared.” A tweet from the official England account read: “We're deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Martin Peters MBE, scorer of the Three Lions' second goal in the 1966 World Cup final, at the age of 76.