Over the Line: A History of the England v Germany Football Rivalry

The history of the fierce football rivalry between England and Germany is encapsulated in a single moment — Geoff Hurst's extra—time shot off the crossbar in the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final and the decision of an infamous Russian linesman to award a goal. It is a rivalry that now spans more than 90 years since the first official match between the two nations. For the English, a series of high—profile defeats at major tournaments saw Germany become the Angstgegner on the field, as well as an e...