England legend George Eastham dies at 88

England’s 1996 World Cup-winning squad member George Eastham has passed away at the age of 88, local media reported Saturday.

Eastham made 19 international appearances for the three lions and was part of manager Sir Alf Ramsey’s squad at the World Cup 58 years ago.

He did not play as England won it for the only time in their history.

Eastham got fame while representing Newcastle United and Arsenal before joining Stoke for £35,000 shortly after the 1966 World Cup.

He played 194 times for the Potters and scored the winner for them in the 1972 League Cup final when they beat Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley.

Eastham retired from playing in 1974 and then had a stint as Stoke manager from March 1977 to January 1978.