The Best Of Times

Simon Hattenstone's fascinating account of his quest to interview all 10 surviving members of England's 1966 World Cup team is a revelation. At once amusing, insightful and inspirational, this intimate and touching account opens a secret door onto the lives of these colossal folk heroes. The players who together won the World Cup for England in 1966 came from a different world to today's pampered premiership professionals. Emerging from the post-war years, their strong character and collective spirit led English Football to its greatest ever triumph. Where are they now? What does it mean to be a 1966 World Cup champion? Read on.