Cohen participated fully in England’s successful campaign.
George Cohen, the right-back on England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has passed away at the age of 83, according to his former club Fulham.
On home soil, Cohen participated in every minute of the successful campaign and earned a total of 37 caps for his nation.
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“Everyone at Fulham Football Club is profoundly saddened to learn of the demise of one of our finest ever players – and gentleman – George Cohen MBE,” the club stated on its website.
Between 1956 and 1969, Cohen played 459 times for the Cottagers as a one-club player. At the young age of 29, a knee injury put an early end to his playing career.
Later, he worked in the club’s hospitality areas, entertaining patrons with tales from his remarkable career.
In 2016, the club acknowledged his contributions by announcing the commissioning of a statue of him to be placed at Craven Cottage. In that year’s October, it was introduced.
Cohen expressed his delight at being considered for the award at the time, saying: (a statue).
“Especially considering that Johnny Haynes, Fulham’s most legendary player, was there as well.
It was quite unbelievable to be with him. It was wonderful to consider that both the club and the fans wanted to erect a statue of me there.
Cohen was an advocate and fundraiser for research into dementia, which impacted several members of the squad in their senior years and which took the life of Bobby Moore, his teammate and captain in 1966.
In 2017, Cohen declared he will donate his brain to science after his passing.
Debbie Hewitt, the chairwoman of the Football Association, expressed her sadness at learning of George Cohen’s passing today.
“George was the vice captain of our World Cup-winning side and earned 37 caps for England.
We want to send George’s family and friends our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
“Rest in peace George,” was the straightforward title of a tribute posted on the official England Twitter account.
According to the website article, Cohen will get a full tribute on March 26, 2019, when England hosts Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifying match at Wembley.
One of only two players from the starting XI still alive, Sir Geoff Hurst, who notched a hat-trick in England’s 1966 triumph over West Germany, paid Cohen a special tribute.
Hurst posted on Twitter, “Very sad to hear my friend and @England team-mate George Cohen has passed away.”
“Without exception, everyone always praised George for being such a charming man. My deepest sympathies are with George’s wife Daphne and family, as he will be sorely missed.
“Without exception, everyone always praised George for being such a charming man. My deepest sympathies are with George’s wife Daphne and family, as he will be sorely missed.
Gary Lineker, who scored 10 goals for England in the 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals, also paid Cohen respect.
“I’m sorry to learn of George Cohen’s passing. Another member of the World Cup-winning team from 1966 has passed away, the BBC football broadcaster said on Twitter.
“He’ll always be indestructible in football. Adieu, George.