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Alan Ball's outstanding contribution to English football is charted below, with highlights of his performance in the historic 1966 World Cup Final victory over West Germany, and his goals for Arsenal in the 1970s.
Click the links to watch the midfield dynamo in action.
World Cup Final, 1966 - Ball sets up Geoff Hurst's second goal at Wembley to put England 3-2 up, and calls for a pass as Hurst bursts upfield to score the decisive fourth
World Cup Final, 1966 - England's stars of 1966 reflect on the game. Goalkeeper Gordon Banks says Ball's "enthusiasm and workrate lifted everyone on that field" (06:13) as England won in extra time.
World Cup Final, 1966 - A victorious Ball, at 21 England's youngest player, passes Wembley's Royal Box after Bobby Moore, the captain, collects the Jules Rimet trophy from Queen Elizabeth II.
Arsenal - A collection of goals Ball scored for Arsenal, the club he represented between 1971 and 1976.
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I have to say that I am outraged that you offer video portraits of Alan Ball, yet limit your offerings to appearances for England and Arsenal, ignoring his most productive years at Everton. He played more games for Everton than any other club, won a championship and cup finalists medal there and played in the European Cup there - but it is as if he took a six year sabbatical after winning the World Cup. This is standard London bias and hatred and contempt for the North. It really is a disgrace. I should have known better when I logged on.
Peter Fearon, New York, United States
You dont need to erect statues or monuments in memory of Alan Ball,Those who know their football,remember him as atop drawer player and one of the best to wear a England shirt
Thanks for the memories Alan.
mick brogden, preston, Lancs