The forgotten Man United hero of England's 1966 World Cup triumph who ended up running a chippy

It's unlikely that Kobbie Mainoo, when he finally hangs up his football boots after what is hopefully a stellar career, will need to look for work. He certainly won't end up running a chippy.

Mainoo has the world at his feet. Still just 19, the midfielder stands on the verge of greatness as England take on Spain in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin. Just nine caps into his international career, he has become a vital cog in his country's bid to win their first major tournament since 1966.

The last time England lifted silverware under Sir Alf Ramsey, two Manchester United players were in the starting line up. Nobby Stiles and Sir Bobby Charlton could be emulated by two more United stars on Sunday night if Luke Shaw gets the nod at left back to join Mainoo from the first whistle.

There was a third United player in that famous squad, however. John Connelly played the first game against Uruguay and was then dropped as Ramsey switched to his 'wingless wonders'. He never kicked a ball again for England and had to wait until 2009 before receiving his World Cup winners' medal after the Football Association petitioned FIFA to give the full squad - and not just the 11 players who played in the final - their rightful recognition.

It was a bittersweet moment for Connelly. He had arrived at the tournament in great form, started the first game and was unlucky to hit the woodwork twice. On another day, he would have been man of the match and the hero, but a 0-0 draw prompted Ramsey to make changes and go with a formation he kept with all the way to the final.

Connelly, who sadly passed away in 2012, insisted he didn't have any regrets, even if his life could have turned out very differently.

“Uruguay didn’t come out at all in that game,