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33 / England · 1959–1966

Jimmy Armfield

RB anchor
Caps · England
43
Goals · England
0
Life
1935–2018
Clubs
Blackpool
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1966
#33
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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Career record: 43 caps and 0 goals for England; club career at Blackpool; honours include FIFA World Cup 1966.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q124495
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Career record

1954–1971Blackpool
England43 caps, 0 goals

Sources

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One rank above: Glenn Hoddle at #32.

England's editorial top five: Bobby Charlton · Bobby Moore · Gordon Banks · Harry Kane · Stanley Matthews.

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