8 surprising facts of English football's greatest day

Patrick Power 6 years ago 2k |

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Bobby Moore captained England to victory in 1966. AFP
Bobby Moore captained England to victory in 1966. AFP
On July 30, 1966, history was made in English football. Wembley, the most legendary of stages, witnessed England lift the one and only trophy in the history of a footballing nation.