World Cup
Has to pull out of the World Cup squad due to injury.
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1962 in Great Britain — Page 7
Explore 248 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1962.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1962
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World Cup
Picks up an injury which rules him out of the World Cup.
World Cup
Winterbottom England to qualification for the finals in Chile with wins over Portugal and Luxembourg , after progressing from their group on goal average, England reached the quarter finals but were beaten 3-1 by the eventual winners, Brazil.
World Cup Goal Against Brazil
Gerry Hitchens scores against Brazil in the opening knock out stage but England lose 1-3.
World Cup Group Qualification
England reached the knockout stage after losing 2-1 to Hungary, defeating Argentina 3-1, and drawing 0-0 with Bulgaria.
World Cup Squad Call-Up
Gerry Hitchens was called up to replace an injured Bobby Smith.
World Cup Strike Partnership
Bobby Smith's injury forced Jimmy Greaves to play with new strike partners, first Gerry Hitchens and then debutant Alan Peacock.
World Cup Withdrawal
Withdraws from England's 1962 World Cup squad after suffering an ankle injury before the tournament.
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