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Goalkeeping legend Gordon Banks has told the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ he's 'absolutely certain' that heading the ball caused the Alzheimer's disease that contributed to the death of fellow 1966 World Cup winner Ray Wilson. Banks recalled that 'it must have been horrendous' heading a very heavy ball, especially in wet conditions, which added to the weight. Many of the 1966 England team are suffering from dementia type illnesses. Banks paid tribute to Wilson, who died this week, saying he was 'lots of fun, a really nice sort of person, a very special lovely guy. So sad this has happened.’

From Sportsweek Sunday 20 May 2018