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England shirt worn during 1966 World Cup auctioned

Clara BullockWest of England
News imagePA/PA Wire A man in an England top tapping a white football into a goal. Huge crowds watch on. It's a black and white image.PA/PA Wire
Roger Hunt scored the opening goal during the World Cup 1966 group one match at Wembley Stadium

A shirt worn by Roger Hunt during England's historic 1966 World Cup campaign has sold for £11,000 at auction.

Theformer Liverpool striker wore the long-sleeved white shirt against France in a group game on 20 July 1966, when he scored both goals in a 2-0 win.

Hunt was part of the team that later lifted the World Cup when England beat West Germany 4-2 at Wembley Stadium.

Auctioneer Andrew Aldridge said: "As a lover of football, selling this is a great honour. As a Wiltshire company, Hunt had a strong connection to this town, it's a really cool thing."

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News imagePa/PA Wire A faded white shirt which has an England crest and 'best wishes, Roger Hunt, 1966' written in scrawled writing. The shirt also has brown mud stains on it.Pa/PA Wire
The signed shirt was sold at auction at Henry Aldridge & Son in Wiltshire

Warrington-born Hunt spent most of his National Service time in the Devizes area and played for Devizes Town during his time in Wiltshire.

Hunt played in every game during the 1966 World Cup and scored three times to help England out of their group.

Aldridge said the high sales price probably had to do with the current World Cup taking place.

"Our boys didn't bring it home this time but we go again in four years time," Aldridge added.

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