Ken Pollock, 78, was at Wembley 60 years ago to see England beat West Germany 4-2 after extra time and lift the famous trophy.
And now the player-manager of the ‘Silver Lions’ has helped repeat the feat six decades on.
The match was played at Boundary Park – the home of Oldham Athletic – on Thursday, July 30 against a German veterans side.
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher was also on hand to officiate the action.
After a tightly-battled 90 minutes ended 0-0, England did the unthinkable and beat Germany on penalties (3-2).
The Silver Lions side features players well into their 70s, some of whom have suffered from health issues including a quadruple heart bypass, a stroke and eye cancer.
Ken has previously stressed the importance of the team for men’s mental and physical health, but winning was always top of the agenda for the 78-year-old.
He said: “I was so proud of the team – not just the result, but the manner of the result.
“We played the contemporary football we have developed and practiced for such a long time and when it was really needed, it delivered.
“It was a great day, a great match and a great result.”
Take a look at the pictures of Ken and the teams below.
5. In pictures: Pevensey Bay resident leads England over-75s to penalty shootout glory against Germany
The two teams ready to do battle. Photo: Alec Keeler
6. In pictures: Pevensey Bay resident leads England over-75s to penalty shootout glory against Germany
No quarter given by the over-75s. Photo: Alec Keeler
7. In pictures: Pevensey Bay resident leads England over-75s to penalty shootout glory against Germany
England's goalkeeper looks on as Germany miss a penalty. Photo: Alec Keeler
8. In pictures: Pevensey Bay resident leads England over-75s to penalty shootout glory against Germany
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher took charge of the contest. Photo: Alec Keeler