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Englands preparations for the World Cup finals in July are hotting up
Englands preparations for the World Cup finals in July are hotting up. Mr Alf Ramsey, the team manager has gathered 27 players together at Lilleshall, Shropshire, for 12 days of training. He will name 22 next Friday for the Continental tour, and these men, he says, " will be the World Cup squad." The problem is, which 5 to leave out? Mr Ramsey hopes to find the answer during the training, " although it will be the hardest decision I have ever had to make." Our photo shows Jack Charlton signing an autograph for a fan during a training session.
9th June 1966
Coventry Telegraph Archive
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Lilleshall
England
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Lilleshall Schoolboy Squad Team World Cup 1966 Fifa
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England's Road to Glory - Preparations for World Cup Finals Heat Up
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. In the scorching summer of 1966, England's national football team was gearing up for their momentous journey towards the FIFA World Cup finals. Under the watchful eye of Mr Alf Ramsey, the esteemed team manager, 27 talented players had gathered at Lilleshall in Shropshire for an intense 12-day training camp. With only a few weeks left before the Continental tour, Mr Ramsey faced a daunting task - selecting his final squad of 22 players who would represent England on the world stage. The decision weighed heavily on him as he expressed that it would be one of his toughest choices ever made. Amidst this electrifying atmosphere, our captivating photo captures a heartwarming moment during a training session. Jack Charlton, one of England's star defenders and beloved by fans across the nation, takes a brief pause from honing his skills to sign an autograph for an eager schoolboy supporter. This snapshot epitomizes not just Charlton's dedication but also showcases how deeply intertwined football is with its passionate followers. As July approached rapidly and anticipation reached fever pitch across England, these dedicated athletes pushed themselves to their limits under Mr Ramsey's guidance. Every player knew that securing a spot in this elite squad meant etching their names into history forever. Little did they know then that destiny awaited them - ready to crown them as champions and eternally immortalize their triumph in English football
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