1966 World Cup

England has claimed the Jules Rimet Trophy just once in their illustrious footballing history so obviously the win in 1966 was a big deal in a number of ways.  Winning it all in 1966 was about more than football; it was a major milestone in the country’s modern history.   It’s been the subject of many articles and books, but none have been of this caliber, depth, and quality until now. Every possible angle and perspective is explored in John Hughson’s England and the 1966