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GEOFF HURST
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BORN: DEC. 8, 1941
COUNTRY: England
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES: 2 tournaments ('66, '70)
CLUBS: West Ham United, Stoke
INTRODUCTION: Hat-trick hero of the 1966 World Cup Final
CAREER INTERNATIONAL GOALS: 24 in 49 games |
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1966 World Cup - England
In 1966, an injury to first-choice England striker Jimmy Greaves led Sir Alf Ramsey to play Geoff Hurst. This turned out to be an inspired choice as Hurst formed a successful strike force with Roger Hunt, adapting to the new "wingless" 4-4-2 formation. Hurst netted the winning goal against Argentina in the quarter final. He went on to score three goals in the final against West Germany, including a controversial second goal.
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FAMOUS GOAL
Hurst completed his hat-trick with his famous goal that won the 1966 World Cup. |
1970 World Cup - Mexico
Hurst was again selected for the 1970 tournament and he played in almost all of England's matches as England was eliminated by West Germany.
RECORD
The only player to have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup Final.
HIS GOALS IN THE WORLD CUP - COMPLETE RECORD
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| Quarter-final |
v. Argentina |
| Final |
v. West Germany |
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