Can Fabio Capello's England emulate Sir Alf Ramsey's heroes of 1966 ? The parallels between the two world cup years are already mounting:
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In 1966 England were captained by Bobby Moore, a stylish centre-back who came through the ranks at West Ham. - Rio Ferdinand 2010
1966 was a general election year - General election 2010
North Korea have qualified only twice- in 1966 and 2010
Doctor Who was replaced in 1966- Doctor who replaced in 2010
In 1966 Spain were the European champions. In 2010 the reigning European champions are Spain
England's opponents in their 1966 opening match, Uruguay, featured a father son combination; coach Ondino Viera and his boy - England start their 2010 campaign agaisnt the USA, managed by Bob Bradley and with his son Michael in the squad
In 1966 France, Mexico and Uruguay were drawn in the same world cup group as the hosts (England)- This year France, Mexico, Uruguay with hosts (South Africa)
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In 1966 England were captained by Bobby Moore, a stylish centre-back who came through the ranks at West Ham. - Rio Ferdinand 2010
1966 was a general election year - General election 2010
North Korea have qualified only twice- in 1966 and 2010
Doctor Who was replaced in 1966- Doctor who replaced in 2010
In 1966 Spain were the European champions. In 2010 the reigning European champions are Spain
England's opponents in their 1966 opening match, Uruguay, featured a father son combination; coach Ondino Viera and his boy - England start their 2010 campaign agaisnt the USA, managed by Bob Bradley and with his son Michael in the squad
In 1966 France, Mexico and Uruguay were drawn in the same world cup group as the hosts (England)- This year France, Mexico, Uruguay with hosts (South Africa)