England archive · Forward · 1966–1972
Geoff Hurst
Geoff Hurst scored 24 goals for England, 15th on the all-time list, in 49 appearances between 1966 and 1972. Born in Ashton-under-Lyne on 8 December 1941, the forward made his debut against West Germany on 23 February 1966 and represented his country for more than six years.
Hurst was selected for three major tournaments: the 1966 World Cup, which England won, the 1968 European Championship, where they finished third, and the 1970 World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals. His final England appearance came on 29 April 1972.
Hurst was selected for three major tournaments: the 1966 World Cup, which England won, the 1968 European Championship, where they finished third, and the 1970 World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals. His final England appearance came on 29 April 1972.
Caps49
Goals24
England legacy
No.15 on England's all-time goals list
Player file
At a glance
- Born8 December 1941
- BirthplaceAshton-under-Lyne
- England debut23 February 1966 v West Germany
- Goals24 No.15 all-time
Major tournaments
1966 FIFA World Cup1968 UEFA European Championship1970 FIFA World Cup
Every England goal
Geoff Hurst's goals
Goals25In our match records, 4 from the spot
Matches scored in19Of 49 caps
Hat-tricks2Three or more in a match
Opponents13Different nations scored against
Our match-by-match records credit Geoff Hurst with 25 England goals; the official tally is 24. Match reports and records lists don't always agree on who scored.
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 3 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Northern Ireland
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Scotland
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France
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West Germany
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Greece
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Wales
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Switzerland
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Romania
- First England goal
- v Scotland, 2 April 1966 · British Home Championship
- Latest
- v Greece, 1 December 1971 · UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 3
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1 Dec 1971 |
Greece 0–2 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 3 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 3 | 57' |
| 24 | 13 Oct 1971 |
Switzerland 2–3 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 3 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 3 | 1' |
| 23 | 21 Apr 1971 |
England 3–0 GreeceUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 3 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 3 | 68' |
| 22 | 2 Jun 1970 |
Romania 0–1 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Group 3 |
FIFA World Cup · Group 3 | 65' |
| 21 | 21 Apr 1970 |
England 3–1 Northern IrelandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 67' |
| 20 | 25 Feb 1970 | 
Belgium 1–3 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 55' |
| 19 | 8 Jun 1969 | 
Uruguay 1–2 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 80' |
| 17–18 | 10 May 1969 |
England 4–1 ScotlandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 20', 60' pen |
| 16 | 3 May 1969 |
Northern Ireland 1–3 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 74' pen |
| 13–15 | 12 Mar 1969 |
England 5–0 FranceInternational friendly |
International friendly | Hat-trick 48' pen, 49', 80' pen |
| 12 | 11 Dec 1968 | 
England 1–1 BulgariaInternational friendly |
International friendly | 36' |
| 11 | 8 Jun 1968 | Soviet Union 0–2 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Third place play-off | UEFA European Championship · Third place play-off | 63' |
Show all 19 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 22 Nov 1967 |
England 2–0 Northern IrelandBritish Home Championship · Group 8 |
British Home Championship · Group 8 | 44' |
| 9 | 15 Apr 1967 |
England 2–3 ScotlandBritish Home Championship · Group 8 |
British Home Championship · Group 8 | 88' |
| 7–8 | 16 Nov 1966 |
England 5–1 WalesBritish Home Championship · Group 8 |
British Home Championship · Group 8 | 30', 34' |
| 6 | 22 Oct 1966 |
Northern Ireland 0–2 EnglandBritish Home Championship · Group 8 |
British Home Championship · Group 8 | 40' |
| 3–5 | 30 Jul 1966 |
England 4–2 West GermanyFIFA World Cup · Final |
FIFA World Cup · Final | Hat-trick 18', 102', 120' |
| 2 | 23 Jul 1966 | 
England 1–0 ArgentinaFIFA World Cup · Quarter-final |
FIFA World Cup · Quarter-final | 78' |
| 1 | 2 Apr 1966 |
Scotland 3–4 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 18' |