England, Geoff Hurst and FIFA World Cup
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England legend Sir Geoff Hurst has crowned Harry Kane as the greatest striker in the nation's history as the Three Lions prepare for a monumental World Cup semi-final clash against Argentina. The 1966 hat-trick hero believes the current captain has surpassed all who came before him,
Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick for England in the 1966 World Cup final that saw then West Germany defeated England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst has said the current team's upcoming World Cup semi-final match against Argentina will be "the toughest,
Sir Geoff, 84, believes Thomas Tuchel's side will end 60 years of hurt and can win against Argentina - which would mean England's first appearance in the final since his finest hour.
Sir Geoff Hurst will always be indelibly linked to the phrase 'they think it's all over', but new life could be breathed into Kenneth Wolstenholme's immortal moment of sporting commentary when the two-year-old bearing the name steps onto the racecourse ...
Hear his memories of the 1966 World Cup final, as BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney talks through his journey to his history-making hat-trick.
Kobbie Mainoo has been surprisingly snubbed by Thomas Tuchel throughout the 2026 World Cup, but Michael Owen has told GOAL why the Manchester United midfielder may yet have a Geoff Hurst role to play for England.
Meet 60 year old World Cup Willy. In 1966 I lived near Wembley Stadium and went to many games there including the final. He's definitely showing his age (as am I!), but I'm hoping he'll continue to bring England luck from his current home in Wilmington NC,
A football legend has helped raise more than £12,000 for Sussex Cricket Foundation at charity event.
