‘The closest England striker compared to me, in terms of style? I’d have to pick out Alan Shearer’ Sir Geoff Hurst compares himself to the Three Lions greats that succeeded him at later World Cups

Geoff Hurst scores England's controversial third goal against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final.

When it comes to single-game performances, one man stands head and shoulders above all others who have pulled on an England shirt.

Sir Geoff Hurst’s legendary hat-trick against West Germany in the 1966 final helped deliver a 4-2 win and, with it, England men’s only major tournament victory.