Stiles won the World Cup with England in 1966 as well as the European Cup with Manchester United two years laterEngland's World Cup winning midfielder Nobby Stiles, whose robust game earned him the nickname the 'Toothless Tiger', has died aged 78 after a long battle with illness, his family said on Friday. The former Manchester United player was an uncompromising competitor who won 28 caps for England, lifting the World Cup in 1966. "The Stiles family are sad to announce that Nobby Stiles passed away peacefully today (30/10/2020) surrounded by his family after a long illness," a family statement read. We’re incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Nobby Stiles, a key member of our @FIFAWorldCup-winning squad, at the age of 78. "Another of our 1966 World Cup winning heroes leaves us," former England striker Gary Lineker tweeted.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 30, 2020 16:50 UTC