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A humble superstar – Tributes paid to World Cup winner Banks at moving funeral

Sir Geoff Hurst described Gordon Banks as a “superstar” on the pitch which contrasted with his self-effacing personality as footballers past and present turned out to pay their respects to the World Cup-winning goalkeeper.

Stoke prepares to pay respects to Gordon Banks

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Stoke as the city pays its final respects to England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks.

Albert Adomah equaliser secures Aston Villa point at Stoke

Albert Adomah’s second-half equaliser secured Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at Stoke on an emotional day at the bet365 Stadium which saw the Potters pay tribute to club legend Gordon Banks.

Banks funeral set for March 4

The funeral of England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks will take place at Stoke Minster on March 4.

Transcript reveals touching advice Gordon Banks offered a young goalkeeper

A previously unpublished interview transcript has revealed heartfelt advice Gordon Banks offered to a young goalkeeper he had never met.

England 1966 World Cup winner Gordon Banks dies aged 81

England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81, with 1966 team-mate Sir Bobby Charlton leading the tributes.

Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity

It will be remembered as arguably the greatest save of all time and was the result of foresight, hard work and dedication.

How Gordon Banks’ career record compared with other England goalkeepers

England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81.

Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity

It will be remembered as arguably the greatest save of all time and was the result of foresight, hard work and dedication.

Hero, mentor and inspiration – fellow goalkeepers pay tribute to Gordon Banks

Gordon Banks, who has died at the age of 81, is regarded as England’s greatest ever goalkeeper and one of the finest the world has ever seen.

England players pay tribute to Gordon Banks

England’s current crop of players have been paying tribute to World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks, who has died aged 81.

World Cup winner Gordon Banks dies aged 81

England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81, his family has announced.

Gordon Banks: The World Cup hero who made the ‘greatest ever save’

His status as an all-time great may have been sealed at the 1966 World Cup, but it was the save Gordon Banks produced to deny Pele four years later which became his defining moment on the international stage.

Five of the greatest goalkeeping saves of all time

Former England, Leicester and Stoke goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81.

In pictures: Gordon Banks

Gordon Banks, England’s 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper, has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke have announced.

World Cup winner Gordon Banks dies aged 81

England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke have announced.

Banks: Butland may need to leave Stoke for sake of England career

Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland cannot afford to be out of the Premier League for too long if he wants to further his international career, according to England World Cup winner Gordon Banks.