
England 1966 World Cup winner Gordon Banks dies aged 81
Sir Bobby Charlton and Pele lead the tributes from the footballing world.
Sir Bobby Charlton and Pele lead the tributes from the footballing world.
Along with a World Cup-winner’s medal, Banks’ 73-cap CV featured six FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year awards.
The former Chesterfield, Leicester and Stoke keeper won 73 international caps.
Along with a World Cup-winner’s medal, Banks’ 73-cap CV featured six FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year awards.
After Test series defeat to West Indies, England build up to the World Cup this summer with five one-day internationals in the Caribbean.
The former England, Leicester and Stoke goalkeeper has died at the age of 81.
The Banks family announced the news on Stoke’s website.
Former England goalkeeper best known for his remarkable save from Pele during the 1970 World Cup.
French players have had the most playing time in Europe’s elite competition among the 16 teams left in.
Howley hopes he and Gatland can bow out on a high after the Six Nations and World Cup are over.