In this episode of How Good Were They?, we take a deep dive into the legendary England 1966 World Cup-winning team — the only Three Lions squad to ever lift the World Cup. Led by Sir Alf Ramsey and captained by the iconic Bobby Moore, this side beat West Germany 4–2 in a dramatic final at Wembley, thanks to a hat-trick from Geoff Hurst and key performances from legends like Bobby Charlton and Gordon Banks.

But beyond the glory, how great was this team? We break down their style of play, tactical legacy, and the players who made history — while also throwing in three curveballs that might change how you remember 1966. Would they still have won with VAR? Did they truly dominate their era? And how would they cope in the modern game?

From football nostalgia to cold, hard reassessment — this is the definitive podcast episode on England’s most iconic team.

Keywords:

England 1966 podcast, World Cup history, Geoff Hurst hat-trick, Bobby Moore legacy, Alf Ramsey tactics, England football legends, 1966 final VAR, classic football analysis, Three Lions history

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