MPX5149536: England's preparations for the World Cup finals in July are hotting up. Mr Alf Ramsey, the team manager has gathered 27 players together at Lilleshall, Shropshire, for 12 days of training. He will name 22 next Friday for the Continental tour, and these men, he says, "will be the World Cup squad. " The problem is, which 5 to leave out? Mr Ramsey hopes to find the answer during the training, "although it will be the hardest decision I have ever had to make. " Our photo shows the players being put through their paces during a training session. Jimmy Greaves from Spurs is standing on the right. He has missed most of the season due to a weakening attack of Jaundice and was not at his best when he returned. 9th June 1966 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5149548: England's preparations for the World Cup finals in July are hotting up. Mr Alf Ramsey, the team manager has gathered 27 players together at Lilleshall, Shropshire, for 12 days of training. He will name 22 next Friday for the Continental tour, and these men, he says, "will be the World Cup squad. " The problem is, which 5 to leave out? Mr Ramsey hopes to find the answer during the training, "although it will be the hardest decision I have ever had to make. " Our photo shows the players being put through their paces during a training session. 9th June 1966 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5149557: England's preparations for the World Cup finals in July are hotting up. Mr Alf Ramsey, the team manager has gathered 27 players together at Lilleshall, Shropshire, for 12 days of training. He will name 22 next Friday for the Continental tour, and these men, he says, "will be the World Cup squad. " The problem is, which 5 to leave out? Mr Ramsey hopes to find the answer during the training, "although it will be the hardest decision I have ever had to make. " Our photo shows some of the players getting ready for a training session. 9th June 1966 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5146427: The West Germany Team for World Cup Finals 1966. Standing l-r Piontek, Franz Beckenbauer, Hans Tilkowski, Bernard, Hemut Schoen (training), Lutz, Lorenz, Lattek (assistant trainer), Wolfgang Weber, Grosser, Szymaniak, Usaass, Brunnenmeier. Sitting l-r Gunther Netzer, Kraemer, Hoettges, Hornig, Heiss. June 1966 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5146504: Home International and European Championship Qualifying match at Wembley Stadium. England 2 v Scotland 3. Scottish goalkeeper Simpson dives at the feet of Alan Ball to stop him scoring. Scotland inflicted the first defeat on England since they became World Champions the previous year. 15th April 1967 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5146572: 1966 World Cup Tournament in England. A World cup banquet was held for the victorious England team at the Royal Garden Hotel following thier victory over West Germany in the Final at Wembley. England captain Bobby Moore shakes hands with jubilant fans outside,31st July 1966 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5146493: Home International and European Championship Qualifying match at Wembley Stadium. England 2 v Scotland 3. Alan Ball appeals for a penalty after being brought down in the box as Scotland defenders Greig (4) McKinnon and goalkeeper Simpson look to clear the ball. Scotland inflicted the first defeat on England since they became World Champions the previous year. 15th April 1967 (photo) / Bridgeman Images