33·Legends

Ray Wilson vs José Antonio Camacho

England against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Ray Wilson

England · 1955–69 · LB

Almanac rating
89
Rank in England
#27 of 33

It is his shoulder, alongside Geoff Hurst's, that holds Bobby Moore aloft in the photograph every England fan knows, taken minutes after the 4-2 win over West Germany at Wembley on 30 July 1966. He played all six matches of that World Cup as the oldest man in Alf Ramsey's side at 31, won the FA Cup with Everton a few weeks earlier, and collected 63 England caps after twelve years at Huddersfield.

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José Antonio Camacho

Spain · 1973–89 · LB

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Spain
#25 of 33
Caps
81 · 0 goals
Clubs
Albacete Balompié, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol

An uncompromising and fiercely loyal left-back, José Antonio Camacho was a Real Madrid stalwart for 15 seasons and a tenacious presence for the national team. Career record: 81 caps and 0 goals for Spain; club career at Albacete Balompié, Real Madrid Castilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.

The verdict

The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 89.

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