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Sixty Years of Hurt: England and the England Football Team explores the intertwined story of football and politics in England since 1966. Written by Jonny Brick, author of the acclaimed From Kids to Champions: The History of the FA Youth Cup, the book examines how the fortunes of the England men's team have mirrored, influenced, and collided with the nation's political and cultural life over six decades. Sir Geoff Hurst remains the only surviving member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side, yet that victory continues to shape the national mood, both on and off the pitch. Sixty years on, the question remains: where does the country stand now? This distinctive study: - Connects England's triumphs and failures from 1966 to 2026 with the broader social and political landscape - Reframes the long quest to reclaim the FIFA World Cup as a story involving prime ministers as much as players, as much about Callaghan and Cameron as Beckham and Kane - Examines football's enduring role in the cultural identity of the nation Sixty Years of Hurt offers a compelling account of how sport and statecraft intersect, making it essential reading for anyone interested in English football, modern Britain, or the politics of national identity
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