Geoff Hurst vs Jimmy Greaves
Both England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Geoff Hurst
England · 1966–1972 · ST
- Rank in England
- #9 of 33
- Caps · England
- 49 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1966
Wembley, 30 July 1966: with spectators drifting onto the pitch and Kenneth Wolstenholme telling viewers they thought it was all over, he drove in his third goal of the afternoon against West Germany. Career record: 49 caps and 24 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion; honours include FIFA World Cup 1966.
Jimmy Greaves
England · 1959–1967 · ST
- Rank in England
- #10 of 33
- Caps · England
- 57 · 44 goals
- Clubs
- Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1966
One of England's most prolific goalscorers, his incredible instinct in front of goal led him to record-breaking feats for Tottenham and Chelsea. Career record: 57 caps and 44 goals for England; club career at Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United; honours include FIFA World Cup 1966.
The careers, side by side
Geoff Hurst is editorial rank 9 and Jimmy Greaves rank 10 in England's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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