Geoff Hurst's Greats

Half a century on from his Wembley hat-trick, England World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst risks controversy as he narrows down football’s finest to a select 50.

Which of his 1966 teammates have earned their place among the all-time greats? Would he have had Franz Beckenbauer in his XI ahead of Bobby Moore? What are his memories of playing against Pelé and Eusébio? And which England stars of later generations would Sir Geoff have loved to play alongside?

With first-hand tales of former teammates and rivals, along with tributes to those he’s admired from the terraces, Geoff Hurst’s Greats is essential reading for football fans of all ages.