
England over-75s captain looks forward to Germany match
The captain of England's over-75s football team is eagerly anticipating a match against Germany to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1966 World Cup final.

The captain of England's over-75s football team is eagerly anticipating a match against Germany to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1966 World Cup final.

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