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Geoff Hurst hits hat trick as England beat West Germany to win World Cup

It is 50 years since England won their one and only World Cup, beating West Germany 4-2 at Wembley on July 30, 1966. Here, PA Sport recap the match.

Geoff Hurst blasted England to World Cup final glory as his hat trick secured a dramatic 4-2 extra-time victory over West Germany.

But the West Ham striker's treble was shrouded in controversy when his second goal was awarded by Swiss referee Gottfried Dienst only after he had consulted Soviet linesman Tofik Bakhramov, with the Germans insisting the ball had not crossed the line.

Hurst, who retained his place in Alf Ramsey's starting lineup despite Jimmy Greaves' return to fitness, had earlier cancelled out Helmut Haller's 12th-minute opener to take the sides in at the break all square.