Tommy Banks, believed to be the England‘s oldest living former international, has died at the age of 94.
Banks represented England six times during his career, making his debut against the Soviet Union in Moscow in 1958.
The left back was included in manager Walter Winterbottom’s squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden the same year.
Banks had helped Bolton Wanderers win the FA Cup final in May, as the club earned a 2-0 win over Manchester United.
Captain Nat Lofthouse’s double saw Bolton triumph in front of 100,000 fans at Wembley.
Former Bolton Wanderers and England defender Tommy Banks has died at the age of 94
Banks was a key part of Bolton’s 1958 FA Cup winning side, who beat Man United at Wembley
Banks made 255 appearances for Bolton before leaving the club in 1961, representing Altrincham and Bangor City ahead of his retirement.
He returned to his home town of Farnworth after retiring from football.
Banks was diagnosed with dementia in 2022.
‘Everyone at Bolton Wanderers is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of club legend Tommy Banks, aged 94,’ a Bolton statement read.
‘A member of our 1958 FA Cup winning side, Tommy’s name will forever be etched in Wanderers’ history.
‘The thoughts and condolences of everyone at Bolton Wanderers are with Tommy’s family and friends.
‘As a mark of respect, the club will lower the flags outside the Toughsheet Community Stadium to half-mast from tomorrow morning (Friday 14th June).’
The FA also offered a tribute to Banks on social media, writing ‘We are saddened to hear that Tommy Banks has passed away aged 94.
‘Tommy won six international caps and represented the Three Lions at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
‘Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.’
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