Harry Redknapp urges new England manager Sam Allardyce to recreate 1966 spirit
Tuesday 26 July 2016 17:41, UK
Harry Redknapp hopes Sam Allardyce can recreate the spirit of 1966 as he attempts to turn England back into major tournament contenders.
Allardyce was appointed as England's new manager on Friday, signing an initial two-year deal with the Football Association.
The former Sunderland, West Ham and Bolton boss is tasked with securing qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia following England's humiliating Euro 2016 exit to Iceland.
Redknapp, speaking at the unveiling of a blue plaque commemorating the memory of England World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore, said: "They (England 1966 team) got us our last real victory, the last time we won a major competition, so we have to keep remembering it and enjoying those days.
"Looking back on it, I watched a video recently about the boys of 66, it was fantastic to watch, great players, great characters, great camaraderie and if Sam can get that type of spirit into the team, maybe we'll start winning things."
The blue commemorative plaque was erected onto Moore's childhood home in Barking, Essex and Redknapp - a team-mate of the late England captain at West Ham - believes it was a fitting tribute.
"Everybody loved Bobby, everybody that came into contact with him, he was a one-off, he was special," he added.
Click the video above to watch the unveiling of Bobby Moore's blue plaque…
