Legends on legends - Leicester City

Forever remembered as one of England's 1966 World Cup heroes, and his save from Pele in the 1970 World Cup, Gordon Banks played over 350 matches in eight seasons for Leicester City between 1959-67.

Seen as one of the best, if not the best, goalkeepers in the world at his peak, Banks was named FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year for five years on the trot, 1966-71. He played over 650 matches in a career spanning 1958-78 and was capped 73 times by England.

Banks began his career at Chesterfield before moving to Leicester in 1959. He was in goal as we clinched our historic 'double' in 1961 by beating the Foxes 2-0 in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. He helped Leicester win the League Cup in 1964 and was back at Wembley two years later for England's crowning glory, playing every game of the Three Lions' World Cup triumph.

Banks moved to Stoke City in 1967 and produced what was described as 'the save of the century' when he scrambled across his goal to tip Pele's header over the crossbar when England faced Brazil in the 1970 World Cup. He was later ill, and didn't play as England went out to West Germany in the quarter-finals.

He won another League Cup in 1972 but a serious car crash in October that year ultimately ended his career in England, as he lost the sight in one eye. Banks still returned to action in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 1977, winning the title and being named NASL Goalkeeper of the Year. Banks sadly passed away aged 81 in February, 2019.

Pat Jennings came to prominence with his performances for Watford in 1963/64 and joined Spurs in the summer of 1964. He went on to make 590 appearances between 1964-77, winning the FA Cup, two League Cups and the UEFA Cup in 1972. Capped 119 times by Northern Ireland, he played in the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.

"For me, Gordon was what every team would want in a goalkeeper," said Pat. "He was so steady week in, week out. He never made blunders, not that I can remember anyway. That's what you want in a goalkeeper. A World Cup winner as well. I watched a lot of those matches in 1966 as Bill Nicholson was able to get us tickets. Bill saw that as a learning process for us all. He would have been number one in any team.

"He had all-round ability, unbelievable reflexes, great hands. I played against him so many times. In fact, he paid a nice tribute to me in my testimonial programme. That was Gordon - a great guy and an absolute gentleman."