The Boys of '66 special edition is now on sale, marking the 60th anniversary of England's greatest football triumph. This summer commemorates six decades since Sir Alf Ramsey's Wembley aces defeated West Germany 4-2, with Geoff Hurst's hat-trick, the Russian linesman's controversial call, and Kenneth Wolstenholme's iconic commentary line.
Inside the Souvenir Special
The Mirror has produced a stunning souvenir that profiles every player in Ramsey's World Cup-winning XI, from goalkeeper to centre-forward. It details how each player reached the pinnacle, their roles in the tournament, and the highs and lows that followed for some. The special also explores Ramsey's revolutionary Wingless Wonders system and why he stuck with it despite mounting criticism.
Key Stories Featured
- The tale of Jimmy Greaves, the goalscoring genius whose record-breaking career is most remembered for the one game he missed.
- Dramatic accounts of every England match: the group stage, the tempestuous quarter-final against Argentina, and Eusebio's tears as Portugal fell to Bobby Charlton in the semi-finals.
- The controversial story of Tofiq Bahramov, the Russian linesman who awarded Hurst's second goal.
- The incredible tale of Pickles the dog, the border collie who found the stolen World Cup trophy.
- A look at 60 years of hurt and 66 little-known facts about the year 1966.
Looking Ahead
As Thomas Tuchel's team prepares to compete in this summer's World Cup, the special asks whether they can end six decades of hurt. The gap since Ramsey's Class of '66 has become too large for a proud football nation boasting the world's best league. If Harry Kane and his teammates need inspiration, they need only look at what happened exactly 60 years ago when football truly came home.
The Boys of '66 special edition is available from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in participating supermarkets, high street retailers, and independent newsagents. Online orders will be dispatched from the same date, with postage and packaging charges applicable.
