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MBEs for unsung 1966 heroes
England's heroes enjoy a kickaround at the Palace
The Queen has honoured the five "forgotten" players of England's 1966 World Cup-winning team by awarding them MBEs.
Nobby Stiles, Alan Ball, Roger Hunt, Ray Wilson and George Cohen received official recognition for their sporting heroics at an investiture at Buckingham Palace.
"It has been a long time coming but it is here now and we are all very happy," George Cohen said before walking to the Palace for the ceremony.
Nobby Stiles, Alan Ball, Roger Hunt, Ray Wilson and George Cohen received official recognition for their sporting heroics at an investiture at Buckingham Palace.
"It has been a long time coming but it is here now and we are all very happy," George Cohen said before walking to the Palace for the ceremony.
It means we are the most honoured squad in British sporting history  |
George Cohen
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"We haven't seen each other for a while. It means that we are the most honoured squad in
British sporting history."
Alan Ball said it was a very proud day for all of the quintet.
"The day has finally arrived, which is nice, but this is something which is most important for our families," he said.
The five were awarded MBEs, (Member of the Order of the British Empire), in the New Year honours list, following clamour from within the sport for all 11 players to be rewarded for England's 4-2 triumph over Germany.
Their six team-mates - Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore, Jack Charlton, Gordon Banks and Martin Peters - as well as team manager Sir Alf Ramsey had all previously been honoured for their efforts at Wembley on 30 July 1966.
Hard-man Stiles
Midfielder Nobby Stiles - of Manchester United and England - was renowned as one of the hardest players around in the 1960s.
Alan Ball said it was a very proud day for all of the quintet.
"The day has finally arrived, which is nice, but this is something which is most important for our families," he said.
The five were awarded MBEs, (Member of the Order of the British Empire), in the New Year honours list, following clamour from within the sport for all 11 players to be rewarded for England's 4-2 triumph over Germany.
Their six team-mates - Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore, Jack Charlton, Gordon Banks and Martin Peters - as well as team manager Sir Alf Ramsey had all previously been honoured for their efforts at Wembley on 30 July 1966.
Hard-man Stiles
Midfielder Nobby Stiles - of Manchester United and England - was renowned as one of the hardest players around in the 1960s.
 Nobby Stiles: England folk hero
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The sight of him skipping around Wembley with the Jules Rimet trophy is one of the most enduring images from that World Cup final.
George Cohen and Ray Wilson - arguably the least well known of the '66 side - played as overlapping full-backs in Ramsey's 'Wingless Wonders' formation.
Roger Hunt, who partnered hat-trick hero Hurst up front, scored 245 goals in 10 seasons for Liverpool.
And Alan Ball, who was the baby of the team at just 21, followed an illustrious playing career at Blackpool, Everton and Arsenal with a move into management.
George Cohen and Ray Wilson - arguably the least well known of the '66 side - played as overlapping full-backs in Ramsey's 'Wingless Wonders' formation.
Roger Hunt, who partnered hat-trick hero Hurst up front, scored 245 goals in 10 seasons for Liverpool.
And Alan Ball, who was the baby of the team at just 21, followed an illustrious playing career at Blackpool, Everton and Arsenal with a move into management.
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