Former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies aged 81

England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke have announced.

Former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies aged 81
Tue, 12 Feb, 2019 - 10:05

England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke have announced.

The news was revealed in a statement from the Banks family on the club's official website.

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