Everyone at The FA was saddened to hear about the passing of former England international and World Cup winner Ray Wilson.
The former Huddersfield Town, Everton and Oldham Athletic player won 60 caps for the Three Lions after making his debut in a 1-1 draw with Scotland in 1960.
After featuring in the 1962 World Cup in Chile, he was selected again four years later in Alf Ramsey’s squad for the ’66 World Cup on home soil, where he was the oldest player in the line-up to face West Germany in the final at Wembley.
He also won The FA Cup with Everton in the same year.
"We are extremely saddened to hear the news about Ray Wilson,” said FA Chairman Greg Clarke.
“A wonderful player who was so well thought of across the game, Ray will forever be remembered for achieving a remarkable Wembley double in 1966.
“In one summer, he helped Everton win The FA Cup just weeks before being part of the England team that won the World Cup.
"Ray went on to earn 63 England caps and was rightly recognised for his services to the game and his distinguished career when he was honoured with an MBE in 2000.
“A true great of English football, our thoughts are with his wife Pat, his family and friends."
Wilson's former Three Lions team-mate Sir Bobby Charlton added: “Lady Norma and I are deeply saddened by the awful news that Ray has passed away.
“Ray was an excellent team-mate at international level for many years and a close friend. We shared some wonderful memories throughout our career and I had the pleasure of being his room-mate.
"Ray was a great man and he will be missed by so many people."
