Summary

  • 1966 World Cup winner dies aged 81

  • Former goalkeeper won 73 caps for England

  • Produced one of the greatest saves to deny Pele in 1970

  • Banks played most of his club football with Leicester and Stoke

Live Reporting

Ben Collins

  1. Regarded as one of the game's greatest in his position, Gordon Banks was named Fifa goalkeeper of the year six times and earned 73 caps for England.

    He is perhaps best known for his wonder save from Pele during the 1970 World Cup against Brazil.

    Born in Sheffield, he won the League Cup with Stoke and Leicester, before retiring in 1973.

    "It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight," his family said in a statement.

  2. We’re sorry to bring you sad news this morning as 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died aged 81.

    We’ll bring you all the reaction as the footballing world pays tribute to one of England’s greats.