"It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight," Banks' family said in a statement posted on Stoke's official website. Banks played every game in the 1966 World Cup including the 4-2 victory over West Germany in the final at Wembley -- the only time England has won the world title. Pele rose to head a cross from the byline by right-winger Jairzinho, thundering the header down towards Banks' right hand post. Thirty-eight years later, Pele travelled to Stoke to unveil a statue to Banks and recalled the save. The German Football Association (DFB) paid tribute to Banks on, saying on Twitter: "A fierce opponent and a good man.

Source: bd News24 February 12, 2019 12:45 UTC