Nobby Stiles: A look back at the 'Toothless Tiger's' memorable life

England'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. He provided one of that final's most iconic images as he danced around the Wembley pitch after the hosts beat West Germany with the trophy in one hand and his false teeth in the other

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Nobby Stiles, 1966 World Cup winner with England, dies aged 78 ► https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/oct/30/nobby-stiles-world-cup-winner-with-england-1966-manchester-united-dies

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Nobby Stiles was an enforcer who pioneered the holding midfield role ► https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/oct/30/nobby-stiles-was-an-enforcer-who-pioneered-the-holding-midfield-role

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