Geoff Hurst : Possessed Lot Of Potential

Geoff Hurst holds a very unique distinction in soccer. He is the only player ever who has scored a hat trick in the final match of a World Cup. He started his senior career with the club West Ham United. In 1964 he played a crucial role in the Hammers winning FA Cup.

The team won the European Cup Winners Cup in the next year. Hurst scored an incredible hat trick in the 1966 World Cup final as England defeated West Germany to lift the trophy.

However, the second goal scored by him was a very controversial one. Hurst had debuted for England five months back only. Jimmy Greaves got injured and this made him find a place in the team. He had also scored the winning goal in the quarterfinal match versus Argentina. He also represented his team at the next World Cup but the side could not defend the title successfully. Seo India