England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies

Tuesday, 12 February 2019 18:33

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

Banks played a key part in England's only World Cup victory and is also considered one of the best goalkeepers in the sport's history.

Olly Barratt reports from London

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