George Eastham, 1966 World Cup Champion, Passes Away at 88
George Eastham, an iconic member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died at the age of 88. Eastham, who made 19 international appearances, was part of the squad but did not play in the final match. He had a notable club career with teams like Newcastle United and Arsenal and significantly impacted the British transfer market. The Football Association and his former club, Stoke City, expressed their condolences, with Stoke planning tributes for Eastham during their upcoming matches.