Geoff Hurst’s iconic 1966 World Cup final hat-trick jersey could fetch £500,000 at auction

THE SHIRT worn by Sir Geoff Hurst in the 1966 World Cup final is expected to fetch £500,000 at auction.

The England hero remains the only man to have bagged a hat-trick in a final and his 18th, 101st and 120th-minute goals meant Alf Ramsey’s men beat West Germany 4-2 at Wembley.

Now, almost 50 years to the day since English football’s greatest triumph, auctioneers Sotheby’s reckon his iconic jersey could cost as much as £500,000 when it goes under the hammer.

The red long-sleeved shirt has the Three Lions badge on the front and number 10 in white on the back.

Auctioneers Sotheby’s estimate the cotton Umbro jersey will attract bids of between £300,000 and £500,000.

Gabriel Heaton, a specialist at the auction house, said: “Half a century on, the immense importance of this match to the English game and nation is being underlined once again with the extensive commemorations of the match’s 50th anniversary.

“This shirt, worn by the match’s star player, is the most significant obtainable artefact relating to this historic match.

“It represents a legendary moment in the annals of English football, and a sporting achievement that has never been repeated in half a century.

“It’s a really special, unique item – there is a premium attached to it and it’s these sort of items that increase in value over the years.”

West Ham legend Sir Geoff only made the team for the final after fellow striker Jimmy Greaves picked up an injury earlier in the tournament.

Sir Geoff had scored the winner in the quarter-final against Argentina and set up one of Bobby Charlton’s two goals in the semi win over Portugal before making history in the final.

His shirt had previously been auctioned in 200 when he was sold for more than £90,000.

The jersey will go on display at Sotheby’s auction house in central London ahead of the sale on July 12.