1966 July 30th
World Cup Winner
Peter Bonetti provides goalkeeping cover to Gordon Banks throughout England’s 1966 triumph. The Chelsea goalkeeper is an unused member of the 22-man group that finishes the tournament with the world title.
Football playing history
Peter Bonetti
Explore 3 football history records associated with Peter Bonetti, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1970
International Caps
Makes his World Cup appearance for England in the 1970 quarter-final against West Germany after Gordon Banks falls ill.
1970 June 14th
Bonetti Replaces Ill Banks in Quarter-Final
Peter Bonetti starts in goal against West Germany because Gordon Banks is ill, and England eventually lose the quarter-final 3-2 after extra time.