Sir Geoff Hurst says football’s long-awaited return today will help give the nation a much-needed boost. After a three-month coronavirus-enforced lay-off, Aston Villa take on Sheffield United before Manchester City face Arsenal on Wednesday night.
They are the first of 92 televised games as football-starved fans gear up for wall-to-wall coverage in the coming weeks. Sir Geoff, who won the World Cup with England in 1966, said he could “not wait” for the return of the beautiful game.
He said: “It’s fantastic that it’s back. Football is a huge part of all our lives, and mine, and to get it back will give the country a massive lift. “It’s bringing back a very important, normal part of life. “Football returning will go a big way to getting a