West Ham have confirmed the tragic passing of 1966 World Cup hero Martin Peters.
The 76-year-old passed away earlier today after a long battle with illness.
Peters spent 11 years at West Ham as a player, before enjoying stints with Tottenham, Norwich, Sheffield United and Gorleston.
The winger is also famous for his goal in the 1966 World Cup final during England's 4-2 win over West Germany.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce that Martin passed away peacefully in his sleep at 4.00am this morning," West Ham's statement read this afternoon.