The England Team
The England team lined up in its usual WM formation, and included Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen, goalkeeper Gil Merrick, future England manager Alf Ramsey and captain Billy Wright - widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world.
Read more about this topic: 1953 England Vs Hungary Football Match
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