Roger Hunt’s career in pictures

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Former England and Liverpool striker Roger Hunt has died at the age of 83.

Hunt was part of England’s World Cup-winning side in 1966 and scored a club-record 244 league goals for the Reds.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at Hunt’s career in pictures.

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Under manager Bill Shankly, Hunt won two league titles, in 1964 and 1966

Hunt, front row third from left, won two league titles with Bill Shankly’s Liverpool, in 1964 and 1966 (PA Archive)

Hunt was part of England's 1966 World Cup winning squad

Hunt, centre right, played in all six of England’s matches at the 1966 World Cup and scored three goals (PA Archive)

Hunt received a medal from the Queen while captain Bobby Moore celebrated after the 1966 final

Hunt receives his medal from the Queen while captain Bobby Moore celebrates with the trophy after the 1966 final (PA Archive)

Hunt, back centre, was included on the 2020 New Year’s Honours list, alongside other members of the 1966 World Cup squad (PA Archive)

Hunt, back centre, was included on the 2020 New Year’s Honours list, alongside other members of the 1966 World Cup squad (PA Archive)

Liverpool fans hold up a banner for ex player Sir Roger (Roger Hunt)

Liverpool fans hold up a banner for their former player Hunt (Richard Sellers/PA)

Hunt lined up alongside England teammates at the World Cup in 1966

Hunt, second from left, played a key role for England at the 1966 World Cup (PA Archive)

Liverpool players celebrated winning the 1965FA Cup with a bottle of milk each in the changing room after the match: (l-r) Wilf Stevenson, Ron Yeats, Chris Lawler, Roger Hunt, Peter Thompson, Gerry Byrne, Tommy Smith, Geoff Strong

Hunt, fourth from left, and his Liverpool team-mates celebrate winning the 1965 FA Cup with a bottle of milk each (PA Archive)

England's Nobby Stiles and Hunt pictures in their World Cup suits

England’s Nobby Stiles and Hunt, right, pictured in their World Cup suits (PA Archive)

Liverpool’s Ian Callaghan, Ron Yeats, Wilf Stevenson, Gordon Milne and Roger Hunt paraded the FA Cup around Wembley after their 2-1 win in 1965

Liverpool’s Ian Callaghan, Ron Yeats, Wilf Stevenson, Gordon Milne and Roger Hunt parade the FA Cup around Wembley after their 2-1 win in 1965 (PA Archive)

Roger Hunt was included in a mural alongside Ian St John in Liverpool

Roger Hunt was included in a mural alongside Ian St John in Liverpool (PA Archive)

Hunt made34 appearances for England, including against Wales in 1968

Hunt, front row far left, made 34 appearances for England, including a victory over Wales at Cardiff in 1968 (PA Archive)

Hunt played in England's World Cup final against West Germany at Wembley

Hunt lines up for England ahead of the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany at Wembley (PA Archive)

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Liverpool’s Hunt, left, and Everton’s Ray Wilson parade the World Cup around Goodison Park (PA Archive).

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Seven of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup-winning team, including Hunt (right), with a replica Jules Rimet trophy at the launch of the National Lottery (John Stillwell/PA)