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Guernsey resident and England over-75s football captain Geoff Martel awarded commemorative cap
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Geoff Martel, an 81-year-old from Guernsey and captain of the England over-75s football team, has been awarded a commemorative cap after making his 15th international appearance. The presentation follows the Silver Lions' penalty shootout victory over Germany in July, marking the 60th anniversary of the 1966 World Cup Final. Martel credited local facilities such as the Aztech Centre and Victoria Park for helping him maintain his performance at an international level.
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- Geoff Martel, 81, received a commemorative cap for making his 15th international appearance for the England over-75s football team.
- The honour was presented by manager Ken Pollock following Martel's captaincy in a 3-2 penalty shootout win against Germany in July.
- Martel has represented England since 2022 and plays regular 11-a-side football.
- He praised Guernsey's Aztech Centre and Victoria Park for providing the facilities needed to train at a high level.