England's current crop of players have been paying tribute to World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks, who has died aged 81.
Almost 53 years have passed since Banks, along with the likes of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Bobby Charlton, lifted the Jules Rimet trophy at Wembley.
Gareth Southgate's Three Lions came as close as any England team to emulating the 1966 side when they reached the semi-finals of last year's tournament.
And members of Southgate's squad, beaten 2-1 by Croatia in the last four, have been paying their respects to the only England goalkeeper to win the World Cup.
Very sad to hear the news of Gordon Banks passing away. An @England legend, World Cup winner and made one of the best saves ever. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/5G0fmmqB3X — Harry Kane (@HKane) February 12, 2019
Current England skipper Harry Kane tweeted: "Very sad to hear the news of
Gordon Banks passing away. An @England legend, World Cup winner and made one of the best saves ever. Rest in peace."
of course there was THAT save, but its so much more we are mourning today. RIP Gordon Banks. @England legend, your legacy will live on. All my thoughts with the family pic.twitter.com/iyAKdH2Mfm — Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) February 12, 2019
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling also referenced Banks' famous save from Pele at the 1970 World Cup, adding on Twitter: "Of course there was THAT save, but its so much more we are mourning today.
"RIP Gordon Banks. @England legend, your legacy will live on. All my thoughts with the family."
Current Three Lions keeper Jordan Pickford said: "One of the greatest saves of all time.
One of the greatest saves of all time.👏🏻 RIP Gordon Banks. A true legend of the game. All my thoughts with your family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/HpgsJPfLUW — Jordan Pickford (@JPickford1) February 12, 2019
"RIP Gordon Banks. A true legend of the game. All my thoughts with your family and friends at this difficult time."
Harry Maguire, a defender for one of Banks' former clubs Leicester, said: "A World Cup winner, a legend. RIP Gordon Banks."
A World Cup winner, a legend. RIP Gordon Banks 🙏 🏴 pic.twitter.com/P3KqVH0fEJ — Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) February 12, 2019
Striker Jamie Vardy, a Premier League title winner with the Foxes, posted a photograph of 'that' save.
Vardy wrote: "Legend.... RIP Gordon Banks."
Legend..... RIP Gordon Banks 🏴 pic.twitter.com/mrClVqJmUk — Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) February 12, 2019
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek added his own tribute.
"Really sad to hear of the passing of Gordon Banks," he said. "A true @England legend."
Really sad to hear of the passing of Gordon Banks. A true @England legend. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/4gkwYc9lI4 — Ruben Loftus-Cheek (@rubey_lcheek) February 12, 2019
And Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard said: "World Cup Winner & A True @England Legend! #RIPGordon."
World Cup Winner & A True @England Legend! #RIPGordon pic.twitter.com/zKXhuDOeFH — Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) February 12, 2019
Banks made 510 league appearances for Chesterfield, Leicester and Stoke and won 73 caps for England.
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