Rome, 21 Dec (LaPresse) – English football in mourning, George Eastham, a famous member of the England team that triumphed at the 1966 World Cup, has died at the age of 88. Although Eastham did not take part in the tournament matches, he was an integral part of Sir Alf Ramsey's team that remains the only English national team to have won the World Cup. Born in Blackpool, Eastham carved out a brilliant career with Newcastle , Arsenal and Stoke, and is also remembered for his pivotal role in challenging the restrictive ‘slave contracts’ in football. His landmark legal case in 1963 led to significant reforms in the British transfer system.
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