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Geoff Hurst vs Steven Gerrard

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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.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q212738
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Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard

England · 2000–2014 · CM

Rank in England
#6 of 33
Caps · England
114 · 21 goals
Clubs
Liverpool, LA Galaxy

Career record: 114 caps and 21 goals for England; club career at Liverpool, LA Galaxy.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q459830
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