Wednesday 2 March 2016 14:49, UK
Fulham have commissioned a statue of former player George Cohen to mark the 50th anniversary of England's World Cup victory in 1966.
Cohen spent his entire career at Fulham, making 459 appearances between 1956 and 1969, before retiring through injury aged just 29. He subsequently became an ambassador for the club's community work.
Fulham are planning the unveiling for October, and have also launched two charity initiatives in Cohen's name as part of the fundraising process for the statue. These will aim to improve men's health through local dementia care and health preventative programmes.
Cottagers chairman Shahid Khan has pledged to match every pound raised for the statue to be erected and for Cohen's chosen causes.
"George Cohen and Craven Cottage are each at the heart of the history and tradition of Fulham Football Club," said Khan.
"Mr Cohen continues to inspire us at Fulham, as well as everyone who loves the game of football in England.
"It's only appropriate that Mr Cohen be celebrated and honoured here at Craven Cottage by the club as well as our fans who can take part in the effort to recognise a legendary member of the Fulham family and make a difference in the good causes that Mr Cohen supports."
Cohen, a right full-back who was capped 37 times by his country, played in every game of England's triumphant World Cup campaign which culminated in a 4-2 victory over West Germany at Wembley on July 30, 1966.
