The Great English World Cup Mystery: Are There Any Winners Left Alive?
Ah, England and the World Cup. A tale of two things that, well, just don't seem to get along. But hey, there was that glorious summer of 1966, right? The one where football came home (though it seems to have gotten a bit lost on the way back). But more importantly, how many of those legendary lions are still with us?
Spoiler Alert (but not really, it's history): It's a bit of a thin squad these days.
While the memory of that iconic victory lives on, the reality is that Father Time is undefeated. As of today, there's just one remaining member of the 1966 World Cup winning team still hale and hearty (and hopefully chuckling at all these memes about bringing football home).
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The Last Lion: Sir Geoff Hurst
Step forward the legendary Sir Geoff Hurst, the man who single-handedly decided to win the whole thing by scoring a hat-trick in the final. They say lightning doesn't strike twice, but apparently, it can rain goals on a single bloke once. Here's to you, Sir Geoff!
Honourable Mentions (The History Guys Who Just Missed Out)
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Let's also take a moment to remember the incredible players who just missed out on witnessing the current state of English football fashion (those waistcoats were a bold choice). Players like the silky-skilled Bobby Charlton and the ever-reliable Nobby Stiles are no longer with us.
But fear not, England fans! The future is bright...ish. There'll be another World Cup win one day, maybe even with a decent kit.
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How To FAQs:
How to channel your inner Sir Geoff Hurst? Practice, practice, practice!
How to win the World Cup as England? That's the million dollar question. Maybe ask Sir Geoff, he seems to know a thing or two.
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How to deal with the inevitable disappointment of the England team? Develop a healthy sense of humor and a strong liver (for all the post-match pints).
How to celebrate a future England World Cup win? Responsibly, but with enough enthusiasm to make up for the last 58 years.
How to get Sir Geoff Hurst to design the next England kit? Probably best not to get your hopes up on that one.
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