What tactical formation is Alf Ramsey credited with using effectively?
Wingless Wonders
4-4-2
Total Football
3-5-2
Answer
The Wingless Wonders, led by Alf Ramsey, revolutionized English football in the 1966 World Cup. Ramsey deviated from the conventional 4-2-4 formation, opting for a more defensive 4-4-2 system. Without traditional wingers, the team relied on wing-backs to provide width and support the forwards. This tactical innovation granted England greater control in midfield, enabling them to lift the World Cup trophy on home soil.
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