60 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers
England’s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966.
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Bobby Moore was a legendary English footballer and captain of the England national team during their 1966 World Cup win.
Retired English football star and global icon.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Rio Ngumoha is a young footballer who made his debut for the England national team.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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England’s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966.
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