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One of the very greatest - Charlton, Southgate & Hurst lead Banks tributes
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Michael Owen England's World Cup winner Gordon Banks has passed away, aged 81. Bobby Charlton, Gareth Southgate and Gary Lineker led Tuesday's tributes.

Gordon Banks: A World Cup winner who denied Pele with the Save of the Century
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Gordon Banks After it was confirmed that Gordon Banks had passed away, we reflect on the career of England's 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper.

Long read: It's not the economy, stupid – how football cost Labour a general election
By Paul Simpson last updated
England When Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson decided to hold the 1970 general election during the World Cup, he was concerned what effect England's performance could have. Then, four days before the vote, the Three Lions were knocked out...

Banks to draw on career highlights in cancer fight
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Gordon Banks England icon Gordon Banks revealed he has been diagnosed with kidney cancer but takes confidence from his career in his battle.

The most mental semi-final ever: when Bobby Moore went in goal... and saved a penalty
By Richard Edwards last updated
League Cup Rich Edwards reflects on one of Stoke's most dramatic cup memories as they aim to make history again on Tuesday...

Fans turn out to remember World Cup winner Gordon Banks
By FourFourTwo Staff published
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I'm glad he saved my header – Pele in moving tribute to 'magic' Gordon Banks
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Gordon Banks England World Cup winner Gordon Banks passed away on Tuesday, and Brazil great Pele penned a touching tribute to his friend.

Gordon Banks: “I honestly thought Pele’s header had gone in… I said to myself: ‘Banksy, you lucky t***’”
By Gordon Banks last updated
Games That Changed My Life The former England, Leicester and Stoke legend has died at the age of 81. In September 2016, FFT quizzed the Three Lions hero on the games that changed his life
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