Stiles died in 2020, aged 78, after a number of years with advanced dementia and a brain injury known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Stiles, 78, a 1966 World Cup winner, died with severe dementia and had headed a football around 140,000 times during his career, Stockport Coroner's Court heard.

Stiles won 28 caps for England and was part of the team that won the 1966 World Cup

Stiles died in 2020, aged 78, after a number of years with advanced dementia and a brain injury known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner's court ruled Wednesday.