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Sir Alf Ramsey predicted England's 1966 World Cup win

World Cup-winning England manager Sir Alf Ramsey predicted the triumph back in 1963, three years before the trophy was won.

Sir Alf, who was in charge of the England team for 11 years, led England to victory in the 1966 World Cup on home soil with a 4-2 extra-time victory over West Germany in the final.

Mike Ingham, Jimmy Armfield and Daily Mail journalist Jeff Powell reflect on his outspoken prediction.

This clip is from 5 live Sport on Wednesday 27 July 2016.

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