George Cohen dies aged 83 – what became of England’s 1966 World Cup winners?

The class of 1966 still remain the only England men’s side to lift a trophy at a major tournament
George Cohen dies aged 83 – what became of England’s 1966 World Cup winners?

RIP: Only two members of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad survive after the death of George Cohen. Pic: PA

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022 - 11:53
PA Sport

England World Cup winner George Cohen has died aged 83, his former club Fulham have announced.

The class of 1966 still remain the only England men’s side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.

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