Hurst backs Vassell to shine

Geoff Hurst believes Darius Vassell could be England's lethal weapon as they gear up for their opening clash with Sweden.

Geoff Hurst believes Darius Vassell could be England's lethal weapon as they gear up for their opening clash with Sweden.

Hurst scored a hat-trick in the 1966 final win over West Germany, just five months after being brought into the squad by Sir Alf Ramsey.

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