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Sporting legends led by Sir Geoff Hurst urge over 70s to get Coronavirus vaccination
Rallying cry comes as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden visits vaccination centre at Lord’s and thanks DCMS sectors for their help in the vaccine roll-out to date
England’s 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst has led some of Britain’s sporting legends to urge people aged 70 and over yet to receive their coronavirus vaccination to join them in getting the jab.
Crystal Palace and former England Manager Roy Hodgson, former England cricketer turned commentator David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd, 1969 Wimbledon Ladies Singles Champion Ann Jones CBE, five-time British Champion Jockey Willie Carson OBE and 1981 Grand National winner Bob Champion CBE have all received their first vaccination from the NHS, as members of the top 4 priority groups. They are set to receive their second doses within 12 weeks.