An England, World Cup 1966, match worn shirt, Sir Bobby Charlton, Number 9. Worn in the 1966 World Cup Semi-Final against Portugal. The white No. 9 shirt, with crew-neck collar and embroidered cloth badge, is signed by Charlton, ‘To Bill, Best Wishes, Bobby Charlton’. The shirt is slightly stained.  Information: The game between England and Portugal was played on 26th July 1966 at Wembley Stadium, which England won 2-1. Sir Bobby scored both goals in a famous victory that sent England to the World Cup Final to play West Germany four days later. The game was attended by 94,493 spectators, and was originally scheduled to be played at Goodison Park, home of Everton, before being moved to the Empire Stadium, Wembley. England took a two goal lead, with the aforementioned Charlton scoring both, before Eusebio scored from the penalty spot with a few minutes remaining.

Provenance: The shirt was originally donated by Sir Bobby Charlton to raise funds for a charity after the 1966 World Cup. Charlton autographed it and personally dedicated to the successful bidder after the auction, and confirmed at the time of the auction that he did wear this shirt in the game against Portugal. Sold at Christie’s Football Memorabilia Auction, Lot 542, 30th March 2000.

Sold: £45,000