Book Description
The summer of 1966 was very special. It remains for a great many individuals a real high point in their lives. By recording the recollections of people who were involved with and affected by England's World Cup, this book captures some of those heady days when football actually came home.

It includes reminiscences from fans, players, administrators, and Kenneth Woolstenholme (whose famous comment at the end final has become synonymous with the ultimate triumph of the national side), as well as many illustrations. Together, they breathe life into a vital part of England's sporting heritage The collection includes first hand impressions of the group stages, the final itself and the mood that gripped the country as World Cup fever took hold. From the Bishop who rushed a christening to watch the final on television to the casual workers at Wembley who staged an impromptu rerun of the game twenty-four hours later, these stories constitute a fascinating record of England's finest hour.

Anyone who was there will enjoy reliving some of the magic through the memories presented in this book, while those who are too young to have been involved will get some idea of just what made it all so magical for those who were.

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